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intricate
having many complexly arranged parts or details
Synonyms
- elaborate
- complex
- detailed
Antonyms
- simple
- plain
- straightforward
intricate in a sentence
The jeweler carved an intricate pattern into the tiny silver locket.
The tapestry displayed an intricate web of threads, each color representing a different chapter of the kingdom's history.
Where it comes from
From Latin intricare 'to entangle', from tricae 'trifles, perplexities'
Memory hook
IN-TRICK-ate — an intricate puzzle is full of tricky, tangled parts.
Read it in context
- The Winter Choice Nature