Definitions and Examples of complex, elaborate, detailed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Consisting of interconnected or interwoven parts; not simple.
Example
The plot of the movie was so complex that it took me a while to understand what was happening.
Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; intricate.
Example
The wedding decorations were so elaborate that they must have taken weeks to prepare.
Containing or including a lot of information or aspects.
Example
The report was so detailed that it covered every aspect of the project.
Key Differences: complex vs elaborate vs detailed
- 1Complex suggests that something has many interconnected parts that make it difficult to understand.
- 2Elaborate implies that something has been carefully designed with many intricate details.
- 3Detailed suggests that something contains a lot of information or aspects.
Effective Usage of complex, elaborate, detailed
- 1Writing: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of complexity in writing.
- 2Art: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of detail in art.
- 3Design: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of intricacy in design.
Remember this!
The antonyms of bareboned are complex, elaborate, and detailed. These words describe things that have more depth, intricacy, or detail than something that is bareboned. Use these antonyms to describe different levels of complexity, detail, or intricacy in various contexts such as writing, art, or design.
