Synonyms & related words for intricate

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of intricate — including complicated, convoluted, complex, elaborate, labyrinthian, labyrinthine. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to intricate

Explore words related to intricate — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include intricately, intricacy, complexly, complicatedly, convolutedly, overelaborate, complexness, complicacy. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for intricate

Common synonyms for intricate include complicated, convoluted, complex, elaborate, labyrinthian, labyrinthine, delicate, mazy — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does intricate come from?

The word intricate breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root tric-, from Latin tricae (“entanglements, troubles”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.