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It was overly elaborately decorated vs It was very elaborately decorated

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different nuances. 'It was overly elaborately decorated' implies that the decoration was excessive or unnecessary, while 'it was very elaborately decorated' simply emphasizes the high level of decoration without implying excess. The choice between the two depends on the specific meaning the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 445 views

It was overly elaborately decorated

This phrase is correct and conveys the idea that the decoration was excessive or unnecessary.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was decorated in a way that was too elaborate or ornate, beyond what was needed or appropriate.

Alternatives:

  • it was excessively elaborately decorated
  • it was overly decorated
  • it was too elaborately decorated
  • it was overly ornate
  • it was overly adorned

It was very elaborately decorated

This phrase is correct and simply emphasizes the high level of decoration without implying excess.

This phrase is used to describe something that has been decorated in a highly detailed and ornate manner, without necessarily implying that it was excessive or unnecessary.
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Alternatives:

  • it was extremely elaborately decorated
  • it was intricately decorated
  • it was lavishly decorated
  • it was richly decorated
  • it was sumptuously decorated

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