* Intricate: Having many parts or details, often in a complicated way.
* Ornate: Highly decorated with intricate details.
* Detailed: With many specific elements included.
* Exquisite: Very beautiful and delicate.
* Exaggerated: Going beyond what is normal or expected.
Here are some examples of how "elaborately" can be used:
* "The cake was elaborately decorated with flowers and frosting."
* "The wedding ceremony was elaborately planned, with a live orchestra and hundreds of guests."
* "The scientist gave an elaborately detailed explanation of the experiment."
You can think of "elaborately" as the opposite of "simply" or "basic". It suggests that something has been given a lot of thought, time, and effort to create something special.