adverb
- in a manner that is ornate, elaborate, or richly decorated with language; with excessive or flowery style
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The author wrote aureately, filling every sentence with metaphors and classical allusions.
- She spoke aureately about the sunset, using language far more elaborate than necessary.
- The speech was delivered aureately, with grand gestures and flowery prose.
- He described the scene aureately, layering his account with poetic embellishment.
- The invitation was written aureately in gold ink and ornamental script.