inelaborate
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Not elaborate; lacking rich or complex detail: The word "inelaborate" describes something that is simple, plain, or not developed with intricate or detailed work. It is the opposite of "elaborate."
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The instructions were inelaborate, consisting of just a few basic steps.
- She preferred an inelaborate style of writing, using clear and direct sentences.
- The ceremony was deliberately inelaborate, focusing on sincerity rather than spectacle.
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal or academic contexts: "Inelaborate" is a somewhat formal word, often used in analytical writing to describe objects, designs, arguments, or styles that are not detailed or ornate.
- The theory was presented in an inelaborate form, which made its core principles easy to grasp.
Variants and Related Words
- Elaborate (adj/verb): The direct antonym. As an adjective, it means "involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated." As a verb, it means "to develop or present in detail."
- The elaborate costume took months to make.
- Simplicity (n): The quality or condition of being simple or uncomplicated.
- The beauty of the design lay in its simplicity.
Synonyms
- Simple
- Plain
- Unadorned
- Unembellished
- Basic
Antonyms
- Elaborate
- Ornate
- Intricate
- Detailed
- Complex
Adjective
- not elaborate; lacking rich or complex detail