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 true essence of project success lies in understanding the intricate connections of internal dynamics that make each organization unique.
    Goran Paun, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • There is a special challenge to bringing these patterns to life on a watch dial, which is a preposterously small canvas for such intricate designs.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 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
  • Travel was complicated on Thursday due to wintery storms that blanketed parts of the East Coast and northeastern U.S., with an Arctic blast expected to produce heavy snowfall in some ares bordering the Great Lakes over the weekend.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Any changes to increase platform liability could also directly impact Trump’s Truth Social and Musk’s X, which could make deciding how to act on the issue more complicated.
    Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • Research shows that writing allows individuals to process complex feelings, such as anger, sadness or disappointment, with greater depth and clarity.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The arrival of streamers made this much more complex, and gave these producers enough leverage to negotiate in their best interests.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • The high lifetime value of traders justifies significant investment in sophisticated intermediation infrastructure.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • There are versions of thumbprint cookies that get rolled in nuts before baking; some call for a dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet finish; some even get a sophisticated update with Benne seeds.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of sophisticated
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“Daedal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daedal. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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