Blemish and Embellishment
Opposite meaning words
Blemish
Blemish noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Usage example: the first mirror had a blemish on its surface, so we took it back to the store
Nearby Words: blemished, blemishing
Embellishment
Embellishment noun - Something that decorates or beautifies.
Usage example: a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs
Blemish is an antonym for embellishment.
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