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intricate Antonyms

Opposite of intricate

Pinning down the opposite of intricate requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having many complexly interrelating parts, details, or elements; very complicated or detailed.

Usage Example

"The watchmaker spent weeks repairing the simple mechanism of the antique timepiece."

Strongest
simple
straightforward
uncomplicated
Strong
plain
basic
elementary

Similar words to intricate

Words similar to intricate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

elaborate
complex
complicated
detailed
convoluted
labyrinthine
byzantine
sophisticated
See all synonyms of intricate

• Nearby Words

intrepidly
intrepidness
intricacy
intricate
intricately
intricateness
intrigue

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Intricate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/intricate
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