Elaborate (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Marked by complexity and richness of detail; "an elaborate lace pattern".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The elaborate wedding cake was adorned with intricate sugar flowers and delicate piping.
• The museum's elaborate exhibit on ancient civilizations featured artifacts from around the world.
• The chef's elaborate sauce required a dozen ingredients and took hours to prepare.
• The elaborate plot twist in the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats.
• The palace's elaborate architecture was a testament to the wealth and power of the royal family.

Synonyms

• Luxuriant

Related Words

• Elaborateness (noun)

Meaning ²

Developed or executed with care and in minute detail; "a detailed plan"; "the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion"- John Buchan; "the carefully elaborated theme".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Detailed
• Elaborated

Related Words

• Elaborateness (noun)