elaborately

/ɪˈlæbərətli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈlæbərətli/ (ame, ipa)

elaborately — adverb

1. with many extra details or decorations, or with so much careful planning that th

1.副詞C1
釋義

with many extra details or decorations, or with so much careful planning that the result looks highly worked out

例句

For the wedding, Noor wrapped each gift box elaborately with dried flowers.

verb + elaborately for decorative extra detail

The hotel lobby was elaborately decorated for the winter party.

be elaborately decorated

同義詞
  • intricately

    Focuses more on many small connected parts or patterns.

  • ornately

    Stresses decorative richness and beauty more strongly.

  • carefully

    Broader and weaker; it does not by itself suggest many extra details.

反義詞
  • simply

    With very little decoration or added detail.

  • plainly

    In a basic, unadorned way.

文法句型

verb + elaborately

be elaborately + past participle

用法筆記

Often describes decorating, arranging, dressing, or preparing something with many added details. It usually suggests visible complexity or a carefully staged presentation, and it can sometimes imply that the extra detail is more than necessary.

常見錯誤

❌The nurse checked the chart elaborately.
✅The nurse checked the chart carefully.
💡elaborately is about added detail or display, not simply paying close attention.
❌The cake looked elaborately.
✅The cake looked elaborate.' / 'The cake was elaborately decorated.
💡use the adjective after a linking verb like 'look'; the adverb modifies an action or participle.