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 process was particularly intricate, as each interlacing detail on the bodice had to be carefully constructed by weaving hundreds of meters of rouleau and while maintaining the tension and precision of the corsetry underneath.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Dedicated to the god Amun, it is known for its beautiful pillars and intricate carvings.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 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

Sports cars are getting bigger, heavier, and more complicated.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
The mental load of harder cases As AI takes on routine tasks, human agents may be left dealing with a greater share of complicated cases — and be required to pick up the slack when the technology fails.

— Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of complicated

Adjective

Some also called for a reform of the university admissions system, seen by many as complex and unfair.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Survivorship care is designed to identify and address the complex needs of a cancer survivor beyond just the physical changes.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of complex

Adjective

The project also reflects the increasing importance of reliable manufacturing capacity in industries that depend on sophisticated electronic, sensing and space-related technologies.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
The Soviets and their allies might have sophisticated weaponry and boundless barbarity.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

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