DAEDAL Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

daedal

adjective

ˈdē-dᵊl

Definition of daedal

as in intricate

having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated the daedal workings of the chime clock are a marvel to behold

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The intricate diamond cuts and iconic Lismore pattern will cast elegant dapples of light across your table, while the weight of the crystal makes every clink feel even more satisfying.

— Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
The new era of gourmands celebrate the intricate connection between food, fragrance, and nostalgia in an elevated way.

— Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of intricate

Adjective

The company very deliberately targets large enterprise customers, which have the biggest and most complicate supply chain ecosystems.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.

— Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026

Definition of complicate

Adjective

There’s a recent example of how complicated that can be in practice.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Finding the balance between preserving clubhouse culture and throwing future pieces into the fire remains complicated, even as the team dropped to 60-65 following Saturday’s 5-4 walk-off loss to the New York Mets.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of complicated

Adjective

The company is also profitable, a financial positioning that gives the founder the freedom to invest in higher quality materials, moving Sézane slightly upmarket, while shifting the editorial styling to feel more sophisticated.

— Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
But for most Americans, direct access has remained limited by high investment minimums, limited access to private transactions and a market that has historically favored large, sophisticated investors.

— Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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