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intricate Synonyms

Another word for intricate

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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 complex mechanism of the antique timepiece."

Strongest
complex
elaborate
complicated
Strong
detailed
convoluted
labyrinthine
byzantine
sophisticated
ornate
tangled

Opposites of intricate

The opposite of intricate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

simple
straightforward
uncomplicated
plain
basic
elementary
See all opposites of intricate

• Nearby Words

intrepidly
intrepidness
intricacy
intricate
intricately
intricateness
intrigue

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