elaborate objects

[ɪˈlæb.ər.ət ˈɑb.dʒɛkts]
noun phrasepl: elaborate objects
objetos elaborados
1. Complex, detailed, or intricately designed items created with great care and attention to detail
The museum displayed elaborate objects from the Renaissance period.
O museu exibia objetos elaborados do período da Renascença.
2. Items that have been carefully planned, developed, or executed with sophistication
The artist created elaborate objects using traditional techniques.
A artista criou objetos elaborados usando técnicas tradicionais.
3. Ornate or decoratively complex artifacts or crafted items
Elaborate objects adorned the palace rooms.
Objetos elaborados adornavam os cômodos do palácio.
In Brazilian culture, elaborate objects are often valued in artisanal traditions and crafts (artesanato). In the USA, elaborate objects are frequently associated with luxury goods, museum pieces, or fine art. Both cultures appreciate the time and skill invested in creating intricate, detailed items.
NYC Slang
fancy pieces
Synonyms / Sinônimos
intricate itemsdetailed piecesornate objectssophisticated artifactscomplex creations
Antonyms / Antônimos
simple objectsplain itemsbasic piecesunadorned artifacts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos elaborados
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetos bem feitos
More colloquial, emphasizing quality of craftsmanship
São Paulo
peças sofisticadas
Used in more formal or commercial contexts
Portugal
objetos elaborados
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'peças intrincadas' in formal contexts

Related Words

craftsmanshipintricacyembellishmentartisanalornamentalsophisticated design

Related Idioms & Phrases

the devil is in the details
a work of art
fine craftsmanship
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