SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
intricate
adjective
Made up of many connected details or parts.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Complexly detailed
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Usage distinction
Return to topIntricate emphasizes many connected details; convoluted often criticizes unnecessary complexity.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See intricate in use
The carpet's intricate pattern rewarded close inspection.
One puzzle contained an intricate network of paths, with small junctions linking several possible routes.
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