daedal

adjective

ˈdē-dᵊl How to pronounce daedal (audio)
Definition of daedalnext
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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  1. intricate
  2. complicate
  3. complicated
  4. complex
  5. sophisticated
Adjective
  • The Rani drawstring bag captures the house’s savoir-faire with its miniature size, intricate beadwork and 3D floral embroidery by Sirivannavari Atelier and Academy.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The gasp-inducing scale and intricate stonework of Borobudur have attracted numerous global figures over the years.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 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
  • The book and series focus on the complicated romance of Canadian hockey prodigy Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Russian phenom Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), who are the fierce on-ice rivals and the league’s best players.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Another perspective may make the path feel much less complicated.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • This can improve variant detection, especially in complex regions and across diverse populations.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • For both Prince and Jafa are artists with a deep reverence for and complex understanding of the profane.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • But our latest research shows how these tombs – built for Etruscans of higher socioeconomic and political status—were designed to offer sophisticated sensory experiences.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • There are more ways than ever to discover a new brand, more sophisticated motorcycles to build, more accessible manufacturing technology, and a global audience sitting just a click away.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of sophisticated
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“Daedal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daedal. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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