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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Satin, crystals, fringes and intricate embroidery injected new interest into his sculptural designs.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
There’s a tremendous amount of intricate effects work on the film.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Sep. 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 story there, a complicated and disturbing one, but the new Netflix film Unabomber won’t be the one to give it to us.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Those results reflect a complicated and difficult reality in Florida’s insurance marketplace.

— Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of complicated

Adjective

Holtz notes that Gonzo has three working fingers on each hand, and a body covered in simple down-like fuzz with a few more complex feathers only on the head.

— Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
That’s complicating an already complex business stack and forcing businesses to rethink their architecture, Fey said.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

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