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Definition of overembellishment in English:

overembellishment

noun

See overembellish

  • ‘She wrote succinctly and on-topic without overembellishment.’
  • ‘Her designs are deceptively simple, allowing the action to proceed without over-embellishment.’
  • ‘He rarely engages in the hyperbole or overembellishment so characteristic of many sportswriters.’
  • ‘When acquiring what is essentially a working tool, you should be wary of overembellishment.’
  • ‘The speed at which these small pieces of furniture are made leave little room for overembellishment.’