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spangle vs embellish

embellish vs spangle

spangle is a noun but embellish is not a noun.

spangle and embellish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spangle Yes No Yes No
embellish No No Yes No
As verbs, embellish is a hypernym of spangle; that is, embellish is a word with a broader meaning than spangle:
  • spangle: decorate with spangles
  • embellish: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Other hypernyms of spangle include adorn, beautify, decorate, grace, ornament.
spangle (noun) embellish (noun)
adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
spangle (verb) embellish (verb)
decorate with spangles make more beautiful
glitter as if covered with spangles add details to
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
be beautiful to look at
Difference between spangle and embellish

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