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intricate

UK
/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/
US
/ˈɪn.trɪ.kɪt/

Translations

intricateadjective
more intricate
Comp.
most intricate
Super.
UK
/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/
US
/ˈɪn.trɪ.kɪt/
The intricate design of the tapestry left everyone in awe.
Le design complexe de la tapisserie a laissé tout le monde admiratif.
Additional translations
élaboréS’emploie surtout pour un détail riche et minutieux.
Synonyms
ornate
labyrinthine
complex
complicated
detailed
elaborate
involved
convoluted
Antonyms
simple
straightforward
intricateverb
intricated
Past Simple
intricated
Past Participle
intricating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/
US
/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/
Archaic or rare transitive verb meaning 'to make complex or entangle'.
The philosopher's convoluted language only intricated the debate.
Le langage tortueux du philosophe n’a fait que compliquer le débat.
Additional translations
enchevêtrerSens plus concret: rendre quelque chose confus ou emmêlé.
Synonyms
complicate
entangle
enmesh
embroider
elaborate
embellish
ornament
complexify
Antonyms
uncomplicate
simplify
clarify
untangle
disentangle
straighten
streamline

Definitions

intricateadjective
Very complicated or detailed, having many complexly arranged elements.
The intricate design of the tapestry left everyone in awe.
Difficult to understand, analyze, or resolve because of complexity.
The instructions were so intricate that few could follow them correctly.
intricateverb
To make something complex, perplexing, or difficult to understand; to entangle.
The philosopher's convoluted language only intricated the debate.
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