daedal
/ˈdiːdəl/
ADJECTIVE
1. Skillfully intricate and elaborate
Characterized by intricate workmanship, elaborate details, or ingenious complexity.
1.1. Intricate design and craftsmanship
Describes something made with great skill and containing many carefully arranged details or complex patterns.
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Examples
- The ancient temple featured daedal carvings across its stone walls.
- The artist created a daedal pattern of interwoven lines and symbols.
- Her dress was decorated with daedal embroidery and intricate ornaments.
- The manuscript contained daedal illustrations that demonstrated remarkable craftsmanship.
Related Words
- craftsmanship
- artistry
- workmanship
- embellishment
- ornamentation
- decoration
- complexity
- ingenuity
- precision
- design
1.2. Complex and labyrinthine structures
Describes something with a complicated arrangement of passages, parts, or interconnected details that may be difficult to follow or understand.
Synonyms
- labyrinthine
- labyrinthian
- byzantine
- convoluted
- intricate
- tortuous
- involved
- tangled
- multifaceted
Antonyms
Examples
- The palace contained a daedal network of corridors and hidden chambers.
- The architect designed a daedal arrangement of interconnected passageways.
- Explorers struggled to navigate the daedal underground tunnels.