Aureately

/ˈɔːriːətli/ adverb

Definition

In a golden or elaborately ornate manner; with excessive or showy decoration.

Etymology

From 'aureate' (golden/ornate) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' This adverb describes how something is done in a fancy, gold-embellished style.

Kelly Says

When literary critics say a writer writes 'aureately,' they're usually gently teasing them for being too flowery and over-decorated—like using too much gold leaf!

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