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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Indeed, this is perhaps best illustrated by the Alta Moda line of Dolce & Gabbana, which has featured intricate beading, delicate lace, sculptural drapery, complicated basketry, and lush floral appliqués.

— Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
The intricate weave was created using a relatively new powder-bed printing process.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of intricate

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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

But if the aircraft also loses access to reliable navigation data, the situation can become considerably more complicated.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
But at the same time, domestic attacks involving guns have increased this year, leaving law enforcement, advocates and other criminal justice stakeholders taking stock of a complicated year.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of complicated

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Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
While the appeal turns on complex legal disputes, political overtones aren't hard to find.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of complex

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The power channels through a sophisticated 9-speed automatic transmission to a single, massive 12-inch (305-mm) wide rear tire.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Glossy, Waist-Length Hair Demi Moore’s waist-grazing, glossy mane proves that super-long hair can still look polished and sophisticated.

— Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026

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