Antonyms for elaborate


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : adjective ih-lab-er-it; verb ih-lab-uh-reyt
Phonetic Transcription : adjective ɪˈlæb ər ɪt; verb ɪˈlæb əˌreɪt


Definition of elaborate

Origin :
  • 1590s, "produced by labor," from Latin elaboratus, past participle of elaborare "to exert oneself" (see elaboration). Meaning "very detailed" is from 1620s.
  • adj intricate; involved
  • verb make detailed; expand
Example sentences :
  • "Don't let me detain you," said Halbert, with an elaborate share of politeness.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The preparations for our reception at Adelaide were most elaborate.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • He read with pencil in hand, and he had an elaborate system of marking a book.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Sidney examined with some dismay the elaborate negligee garments in her hand.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • And suddenly it dawned upon him that all this was an elaborate joke.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • The walls were hung with stuffs of gorgeous colouring and elaborate design.
  • Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • It is elaborate and able, but too long for citation here in full.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various
  • Further, an elaborate system of warranty was connected with these warehouses.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • The valet gave an elaborate description of his master's looks.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
  • This may be illustrated by the Wyandots, who have an elaborate system of government.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

Synonyms for elaborate

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