elaborately
UK: ɪˈlæbərətli | US: ɪˈlæbərətli
adv. in a detailed and carefully arranged manner
adv. with great complexity or intricacy
The word "elaborately" derives from the Latin elaboratus, the past participle of elaborare ("to work out, produce with labor"), combining e- (a variant of ex-, meaning "out") + laborare ("to labor"). The root "elaborate" entered English in the late 16th century, originally meaning "produced with labor," later evolving to signify "detailed or complex." The suffix "-ly" transforms it into an adverb, preserving the core idea of meticulous effort.
The wedding cake was decorated elaborately with sugar flowers and gold leaf.
She explained the process elaborately to ensure everyone understood.
The palace was designed elaborately to showcase the king’s wealth.
He dressed elaborately for the gala, wearing a tailored suit and silk tie.
The report was written elaborately, with footnotes and appendices.