# elaborately

/ɪˈɫæbɹətɫi/ (US) · /ɪlˈæbəɹˌeɪtli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/elaborately
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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