🏰 ELABORATELY: Most Important SAT Vocabulary
ELABORATELY comes from a word implying detail; it's an important word to grasp for the SAT exam!
🏰 ELABORATELY Explained and Defined
The word elaborately is a helpful word that can enhance your writing and speaking skills. Let's learn what elaborately means and how to use it.
ℹ️ Part of speech of elaborately
elaborately is an ADVERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation of elaborately
elaborately is pronounced /ɪ.ˈlæb.ə.rət.li/ or ih-LAB-uh-rut-lee.
📚️ Definition of elaborately
elaborately means done with great attention to details or intricacy. Example: an elaborately planned scheme.
📰 Examples of elaborately
Here are some examples of elaborately in usage:
The king sat on an elaborately decorated throne.
The venue was elaborately decorated for the wedding, with intricate floral arrangements and exquisite table centerpieces.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz on elaborately
Test your knowledge!
elaborately most nearly means
(A) quickly.
(B) quietly.
(C) casually.
(D) simply.
(E) intricately.
And one more:
Which of the following actions could best be described as done elaborately?
(A) Taking a quick shower.
(B) Eating a sandwich.
(C) Organizing a surprise birthday party with a theme, catered food, and a live band.
(D) Reading a book.
(E) Jogging around the park.
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips on using the word elaborately correctly
Elaborate, the adjective, and elaborately, the adverb, are often used to describe something that has been done with a lot of detail, sometimes excessively so. They can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
E, intricately.
C, Organizing a surprise birthday party.... Explanation: An elaborately done action requires great detail and effort. A quick shower, eating a sandwich, reading a book, or jogging around the park are actions usually performed simply or casually. An elaborately organized party requires careful planning and attention to detail.
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