intricate
having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved: an intricate maze.
complex; complicated; hard to understand, work, or make: an intricate machine.
Origin of intricate
1Other words for intricate
Other words from intricate
- in·tri·cate·ly, adverb
- in·tri·cate·ness, noun
- un·in·tri·cate, adjective
- un·in·tri·cate·ly, adverb
- un·in·tri·cate·ness, noun
Words Nearby intricate
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How to use intricate in a sentence
Montalto recalls the Naples of her youth with intricate paintings that often include a volcano.
In the galleries: Rejuvenating the obsolete into unconventional art | Mark Jenkins | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostThe natural consequence of a young quarterback’s growth is that teams throw ever more intricate schemes at him, disguises and unscouted looks.
Patrick Mahomes has unmatched physical gifts. His intellect might be what sets him apart. | Sally Jenkins | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostYou can also keep it basic by using one color and the simplest stitches in the book, or you can build on it—add different cables, intricate stitches, or a jacquard pattern to make all your senatorial-meme fantasies come true.
While the women’s version has a more intricate design and color options, the men’s version is available in neutrals.
Compression socks to ease aches and support travel | PopSci Commerce Team | January 20, 2021 | Popular-ScienceMany cordless trimmers will carry at least one hour of power on a single charge, so unless you’re doing something particularly intricate, you should make it out without extra whiskers holding on.
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It features on its front and back covers an intricate “original” design, embossed in gold.
It must be the compelling characters, the memorable lines, the intricate plots.
The Mayans are lauded for their achievements—their art & architecture, intricate calendar, and developed culture.
The Cave Where Mayans Sacrificed Humans Is Open for Visitors | Nina Strochlic | August 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThese tents form an intricate retail ecosystem that can be loosely divided into two parts: barracas and ambulantes.
The Girl From Ipanema Is Not Alone: Rio’s Famous Beach Is A Rich, Cultural Kaleidoscope | Brandon Presser | June 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPac may not be as verbose as other rappers of his time, but his flow is intricate, and complicated to replicate.
Broadway’s Rebel, Tellin’ You to Hear It: A Portrait of Saul Williams | Alex Suskind | June 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe intricate perforations of the lamp were inset with colored glass, and the result was a subdued and warm illumination.
Dope | Sax RohmerAfterwards we sounded its channel, and found a deep passage, but too narrow and intricate to be preferred to the eastern channel.
This entrance to the bay is very intricate, and useless, since that to the south of the islands is so much better.
The corridors are long, narrow and intricate passages, forming a complete underground net-work.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowWhen I saw him he was coming down the steps; his feet, his finger and his lips moving in time to some intricate measure.
Marguerite | Anatole France
British Dictionary definitions for intricate
/ (ˈɪntrɪkɪt) /
difficult to understand; obscure; complex; puzzling
entangled or involved: intricate patterns
Origin of intricate
1Derived forms of intricate
- intricacy or intricateness, noun
- intricately, adverb
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