Definition

The quality of being very detailed and complicated, often involving a lot of careful planning or decoration.

Example

The elaborateness of the wedding decorations impressed all the guests.

Conversation

Did you see the elaborateness of the decorations at the party last night?

I know, right? They really went all out!

It made the whole atmosphere feel so special.

Absolutely, I loved how much thought they put into every detail.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Elaborateness → It is formed from "elaborate" (from Latin "elaboratus", meaning worked out or refined) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "elaborateness" refers to the quality of being worked out in detail or complexity.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'worked out' ('elaborate') in great detail, and the '-ness' indicates the quality of that detail. This helps you remember that 'elaborateness' means the quality of being detailed or complex.

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