Meaning of the word overelaborate in English
What does overelaborate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
overelaborate
US /ˌoʊ.vər.ɪˈlæb.ə.reɪt/
UK /ˌəʊ.vər.ɪˈlæb.ə.reɪt/
Verb
to add too many unnecessary details or decorations to something
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The designer tended to overelaborate his creations, making them impractical.
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There's no need to overelaborate the explanation; keep it simple.
Adjective
excessively detailed or complicated
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The instructions were so overelaborate that no one could follow them.
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Her writing style is often criticized for being too overelaborate.