The Opposite(Antonym) of “outlined”
The antonyms of outlined are detail and elaborate. The antonyms detail and elaborate convey a sense of providing more information or explanation than what is necessary. They imply a thorough and comprehensive approach to describing something.
Definitions and Examples of detail, elaborate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
An individual feature, fact, or item.
Example
The report provided a lot of detail about the company's financial performance.
Example
Could you detail your plan for the project?
Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
Example
The wedding cake was an elaborate creation with intricate designs and multiple tiers.
Example
Could you elaborate on your reasons for wanting to change jobs?
Key Differences: detail vs elaborate
- 1Detail refers to individual features or items, while elaborate implies a more complex and detailed design or plan.
- 2Detail can be used as both a noun and a verb, while elaborate can be used as both an adjective and a verb.
- 3Elaborate suggests a more thorough and comprehensive approach to describing something than detail.
Effective Usage of detail, elaborate
- 1Writing: Use detail and elaborate to provide more information and explanation in written work.
- 2Speaking: Use detail and elaborate to provide more information and explanation in spoken communication.
- 3Art and Design: Use elaborate to describe intricate and detailed designs or plans.
Remember this!
The antonyms detail and elaborate convey a sense of providing more information or explanation than what is necessary. Detail refers to individual features or items, while elaborate implies a more complex and detailed design or plan. Use these words in writing, speaking, and art and design to provide more information and explanation.
