Elaborated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /i-ˈla-bə-ˌrāt/ elab·o·rate

Meaning & Definition of Elaborated

Elaborated (verb)

  1. to expand something in detail
  2. to become elaborate
  3. to work out in detail, develop

Elaborated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in embellished, overstated

    similar: embellished, embroidered, enlarged, hyped-up, magnified, overdone, overemphasized, overplayed, overstated, padded, stretched, bloated, exaggerated, hyperbolized, inflated, outsize, overblown, overdrawn, overweening, grandiose, preposterous, unreal, unrealistic, unreasonable
    opposite: realistic, reasonable

Elaborated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to gradually become clearer or more detailed

    "as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated"

    similar: developed, evolved, unfolded
    related: advanced, fared, forged, got along, got on, marched, proceeded, progressed, blossomed, grew, matured, ripened, materialized, emerged, played out

Related Entry: Elaborate (verb)

Elaborate is a different word from Elaborated. The synonyms below are for elaborate, not for elaborated.

  1. to gradually become clearer or more detailed

    "as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated"

    similar: develop, evolve, unfold
    related: advance, fare, forge, get along, get on, march, proceed, progress, blossom, grow, mature, ripen, materialize, emerge, play out

Related Entry: Elaborate (on) (verb)

Elaborate (on) is a different word from Elaborated. The synonyms below are for elaborate (on), not for elaborated.

  1. to add to the interest of by including made-up details

    "my friend tends to elaborate on his hiking experiences, turning an ordinary walk in the woods into a hair-raising adventure"

    similar: color, embellish, embroider, exaggerate, hyperbolize, magnify, pad, stretch
    related: dress up, gussy up, amplify, enhance, enlarge (on or upon), expand, flesh (out), fudge, hedge, overdo, overdraw, overemphasize, overplay, overstate, emphasize, play up, stress, caricature, satirize
    near: belittle, minimize, play down, understate

  2. to express more fully and in greater detail

    "the candidate for governor refused to elaborate on how she would balance the state's budget"

    similar: amplify, develop, dilate (on or upon), enlarge (on or upon), expand, flesh (out)
    related: add (to), complement, supplement, discourse, expatiate, ramble, run on
    opposite: abbreviate, abridge, condense, shorten
    near: compress, contract, outline, summarize, sum up

Related Entry: Elaborated (on or upon) (verb)

Elaborated (on or upon) is a different word from Elaborated. The synonyms below are for elaborated (on or upon), not for elaborated.

  1. as in expanded, enlarged (on or upon)

    similar: amplified, enlarged (on or upon), expanded, supplemented, elongated, extended, lengthened, prolonged, protracted
    opposite: abstracted, boiled down, briefed, digested, encapsulated, epitomized, outlined, recapitulated, recapped, reprised, summarized, summed up, synopsized, wrapped up, abridged, condensed, curtailed, cut back, shortened, downsized, shrank

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Elaborated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Elaborated:

embellished, embroidered, enlarged, hyped-up, magnified, overdone, overemphasized, overplayed, overstated, padded, stretched, bloated, exaggerated, hyperbolized, inflated, outsize, overblown, overdrawn, overweening, grandiose, preposterous, unreal, unrealistic, unreasonable, developed, evolved, unfolded

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Elaborated

Words with the opposite meaning of Elaborated:

realistic, reasonable

Related Words for Elaborated

advanced, fared, forged, got along, got on, marched, proceeded, progressed, blossomed, grew, matured, ripened, materialized, emerged, played out

Word Forms of Elaborated

Inflections: elaborating

Derived words: elaboration (noun), elaborative (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Elaborated

First known use: 1611t

Frequently Asked Questions about Elaborated

What does "Elaborated" mean?

"Elaborated" means to expand something in detail. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to expand something in detail. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Elaborated"?

Other words for "Elaborated" include embellished, embroidered, enlarged, hyped-up, magnified, overdone, overemphasized and overplayed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Elaborated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Elaborated"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Elaborated". Common alternatives include embellished, embroidered, enlarged, hyped-up, magnified, overdone, overemphasized, overplayed, overstated and padded.

What is the opposite of "Elaborated"?

Antonyms of "Elaborated" include realistic and reasonable.

How do you use "Elaborated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Elaborated" in a sentence: "as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated".

Is "Elaborated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Elaborated" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Elaborated"?

"Elaborated" is pronounced /i-ˈla-bə-ˌrāt/ and divided into syllables as elab·o·rate.

What is the origin of the word "Elaborated"?

First known use: 1611t.