embellish vs adorn

embellish and adorn both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
embellish	No	No	Yes	No
adorn	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, embellish and adorn are synonyms defined as:

embellish and adorn: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

Other synonyms of embellish include beautify, decorate, grace, ornament.

As verbs, embellish and adorn are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of embellish include beautify, deck, decorate, grace.

embellish (verb)	adorn (verb)
make more beautiful	make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
add details to	furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.	be beautiful to look at
be beautiful to look at