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elaborate

Adjective B2 – Upper-Intermediate

Made with great care and many small details, often to the point of being complicated.

"The wedding included an elaborate ceremony with dancers, musicians, and fireworks."

As a verb, "elaborate" (stressed on the last syllable) means to explain something in more detail, a different pronunciation from the adjective.

Synonyms

intricate detailed