Word
elaborately
Phoneticselab·o·rate·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪˈɫæbɹətɫi/
UK/ɪlˈæbəɹˌeɪtli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a very detailed and careful way. You use this to describe something that has many parts or is made with a lot of effort.
adv. in a manner that is highly detailed, complex, or ornate. Often describes the execution of a plan, the construction of an object, or the delivery of a speech.
Examples
“The chef elaborately decorated the cake with sugar flowers.”
“The architect elaborately designed the garden to include hidden paths and secret seating areas.”
“The suspect elaborately explained his alibi, providing a timeline so detailed that it eventually revealed several logical inconsistencies to the investigators.”
Examples
simple
“The chef elaborately decorated the cake with sugar flowers.”
contextual
“The architect elaborately designed the garden to include hidden paths and secret seating areas.”
complex
“The suspect elaborately explained his alibi, providing a timeline so detailed that it eventually revealed several logical inconsistencies to the investigators.”
Real-World Examples
“But how, I wondered, as a scholar, did he manage to maneuver between a healthy skepticism and an embrace of a system of elaborately calculated comforts?” “Back at our grandparents’ flat, Nonna served the ravioli on an elaborately laid table, and my grandfather appeared with freshly grated Parmigiano.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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