1. having many details or parts; complex and detailed

1. to give more details about something; to explain more fully

Examples

• The wedding cake had elaborate decorations with sugar flowers.
• She wore an elaborate costume to the masquerade ball.
• The architect drew elaborate plans for the new building.
• Could you elaborate on your proposal?
• The teacher asked him to elaborate on his answer.
• She elaborated her theory in the second chapter.
• The elaborate ceremony lasted three hours.