The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - embellishmentn.

1) decoration, ornamentation, ornament, elaboration, adornment, embroidery: The basic design, which is shoddy, is unimproved by embellishment. Good pasta needs minimal embellishment. 2) exaggeration, enhancement, tinsel, garnish, gilding, frill: All the embellishments make her story totally unbelievable.