Antonyms for intricate
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : in-tri-kit |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn trɪ kɪt |
Definition of intricate
Origin :- early 15c., from Latin intricatus "entangled," past participle of intricare "to entangle, perplex, embarrass," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + tricae (plural) "perplexities, hindrances, toys, tricks," of uncertain origin (cf. extricate). Related: Intricately.
- adj complicated, elaborate
- She slipped into the dress and struggled with its many and intricate fastenings.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- What sardonic contempt for all things in the intricate lines about the mouth.
- Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- What were the workings of that intricate celestial brain none can say.
- Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
- As he dived into the intricate problems memories came with them.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- It was an intricate story, the details of which surprised and amused him exceedingly.
- Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
- Back and forth it went as though weaving an intricate and devilish web.
- Extract from : « The End of Time » by Wallace West
- The intricate mechanism had been wrenched into twisted pieces.
- Extract from : « The Planetoid of Peril » by Paul Ernst
- He executed the most intricate passages, yet the wind in the room was soundless.
- Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker
- Are these matters to be acquired by study, like Greek verbs or intricate measures?
- Extract from : « The Rector » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
- Threads of gold and silver are woven into intricate patterns with fine steel.
- Extract from : « Getting to know Spain » by Dee Day
Synonyms for intricate
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