inelaborate

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inelaborate

The design was inelaborate but functional.

Definition
  1. 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
inelaborate

The design was inelaborate but functional.

Adjective
  1. not elaborate; lacking rich or complex detail

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