Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overelaborate
verb
/ˌoʊvərɪˈlæbəreɪt/
Definition
To explain or describe something in excessive detail.
Examples
- In his attempt to impress the audience, he tended to overelaborate on even the simplest concepts.
- The teacher advised the students to keep their presentations concise, avoiding the urge to overelaborate.
- When writing, it’s important to be clear and direct, rather than overelaborating on every point.
Meaning
When someone overelaborates, they provide more information than necessary, making the explanation complicated or convoluted.
Synonyms
- Overstate
- Overkill
- Overdo
- Expound
- Elaborate excessively
