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elaborately

/ɪˈlæb.ə.rət.li/
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Adjective:elaborate
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• adverb

1

In a richly detailed, intricate, or carefully planned manner; with great care and complexity.

Example

"The historical ballroom was elaborately decorated with gilded moldings and crystal chandeliers."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'elaborate' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Elaborate' derives from the Latin 'elaboratus', the past participle of 'elaborare' (to work out or take pains), from 'ex-' (out) and 'laborare' (to work).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elaborately. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elaborately
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