embellishers

Those who ornament

Embellishers are people or things that add decorative details or elaborate on something.

A person who embellishes stories adds colorful details that may stretch the truth: He was known as one of the great embellishers of family legend.

In craft and design, embellishers are decorative elements—ribbons, beads, or trim added to enhance appearance.

storytelling

exaggerators

Those who overstate facts

hyperbole · colorers · romancers · mythologizers · sensationalizers

decorative

sequins

Small reflective fabric ornaments

  • beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
  • rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric

ribbons · embroidery · applique · tassels · fringe · trimmings · feathers · pearls · brooches · rosettes

enhancement

enhancers

Things that intensify

polishers · amplifiers · intensifiers · boosters · elevators · improvers · optimizers · beautifiers · upgrades · sweeteners

style

flourishes

Prospers or ornamental strokes

  • panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
  • flairStylish natural aptitude
  • finesseSubtle, deft handling

ornamentation · pizzazz · flamboyance · verve · elegance · artistry · stylization · adornment · frills

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Opposites
decoration and ornamentation

embellishersminimalists

Advocates of deliberate simplicity

simplifiers · strippers · declutterers · purists · reductionists

truthfulness in communication

embellisherstruth-tellers

Those who state facts

understaters · literalists · downplayers · minimizers · straight-shooters

creative elaboration

embellishersminimalists

Advocates of deliberate simplicity

reductionists · simplifiers · essentialists · editors · condensers

Family

unembellished, embellished, embellishes, embellisher

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