intricate
The word “intricate” has 3 syllables: in-tri-cate
It's pronounced as /ˈɪn.trə.kət/
What is synonym and antonym for intricate?
In the thesaurus, “intricate” has 56 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for intricate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for intricate
- Byzantine
- Kafkaesque
- baroque
- byzantine
- challenging
- chichi
- complex
- complicate
- complicated
- composite
- compound
- convoluted
- daedal
- detailed
- difficult
- elaborate
- elegant
- exquisite
- extravagant
- exuberant
- fancified
- fancy
- flamboyant
- frilly
- grand
- grandiose
- heterogeneous
- impenetrable
- incomprehensible
- inexplicable
- involute
- involuted
- involved
- knotty
- labyrinthian
- labyrinthine
- magnificent
- mixed
- multibranched
- multifaceted
- multifarious
- multipart
- ornate
- ostentatious
- overcomplex
- overcomplicated
- overwrought
- showy
- sophisticated
- souped-up
- splendid
- tangled
- tough
- unfathomable
- unintelligible
- varied
Antonyms for intricate
- bald
- bare
- homogeneous
- modest
- naked
- no-frills
- noncomplex
- noncomplicated
- oversimplified
- plain
- plain-Jane
- plain-vanilla
- simple
- simplified
- simplistic
- unadorned
- uncomplicated
- undecorated
- unfancy
- uniform
- unsophisticated
- unvaried
- unvarnished
Meanings of intricate
- adjective
- Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.
- verb
- To become enmeshed or entangled.
- To enmesh or entangle: to cause to intricate.
Example Sentences
- The artist created an intricate design on the pottery.
- The detective uncovered an intricate web of lies.
- She wore an intricate necklace made of gold and pearls.
- The watchmaker repaired the intricate gears of the antique clock.
- Understanding the law can be an intricate process.
On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to intricate, such as: Byzantine, Kafkaesque, bald, bare, baroque, byzantine, challenging.
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