Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

intricate

[in-tri-kit] / ˈɪn trɪ kɪt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Memoir is challenging for many reasons, with the decision of how much intricate detail of one’s life and work to include at the top of that list.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Nevertheless, exporting such a delicate fruit requires an intricate process.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Not intricate rugs from Istanbul, a designer purse from Paris or an art piece from Florence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Yet Cameron’s extreme close-ups convey the intricate emotions of Eilish’s music in a way you can’t get sitting even just a few rows back from the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"Some in science, some in sports, some in leadership. And yet, as different as each of your gifts is, together you form one body, an intricate part of one machine."

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




Vocabulary lists containing intricate


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "intricate" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com