English Dictionary
Definition elaborate in British English
elaborate
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɪˈlæb(ə)rət/
1
very detailed and complicated
Example
The government's new healthcare plan is the most elaborate yet.
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1.1
used about something that is more complicated than is practical or necessary
Example
I took no notice of John's elaborate preparations for travel.
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