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
  • Listen to this article Loading your audio article The NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) has transformed trades into intricate puzzles.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Later home felt everywhere, radiant waters, thistles, greenest hilltops dotted with sheep, masses of tulips and geese, wandering William’s intricate paths, pausing at every turn, life stretching ahead, mountains of bliss and searing sorrow for years to come.
    Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • Sizable costs levied on businesses, costs that needlessly harm and complicate exchange for customers and businesses alike.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
  • May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of complicate
Adjective
  • Some, like comedy kingpin Chuck Lorre, have more complicated deals that may eclipse those of the mega-earners due to back-end compensation terms for shows that perform well.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But things get complicated when York and the spirit haunting her — known as Nolan Callahan in his days among the living — begin to feel a spark of romance between them.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • Fighting a complex legal battle is expensive, even for someone like Mangione who appears to come from wealth, Rainey Reitman, board president for Freedom of the Press Foundation said.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In its way, A Real Pain is a more complex film than last year's Oscar-winning Zone of Interest, a brutally cold but also rather obvious study of a Nazi family living out a suburban fantasy next to a concentration camp.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • Combining different age statements and finishing casks contributes to its depth and richness, creating a unique and sophisticated sipping experience.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Sleek and sophisticated, monochromatic schemes—particularly in white, gold and silver—are trending, like this silver belles-inspired 40-count ornament set.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sophisticated
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“Daedal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daedal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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