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embellish vs encrust

encrust vs embellish

embellish and encrust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
embellish No No Yes No
encrust No No Yes No
As verbs, encrust is a hyponym of embellish; that is, encrust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than embellish:
  • embellish: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
  • encrust: decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
embellish (verb) encrust (verb)
make more beautiful form a crust or a hard layer
add details to cover or coat with a crust
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
be beautiful to look at
Difference between embellish and encrust

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