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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