Finesentence logo

Intricately: meaning, definitions and examples

🔀
Add to dictionary

intricately

 

[ ˈɪn.trɪ.kət.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb describing a manner

in a very complicated or detailed manner; with many complex interconnected parts

Synonyms

complexly, detailedly, elaborately

Examples of usage

  • The design of the necklace was intricately woven with tiny beads.
  • She painted the mural intricately, paying attention to every small detail.
Context #2 | Adverb

adverb describing a manner

with many twists and turns; in a complex and winding way

Synonyms

circuitously, convolutedly, tortuously

Examples of usage

  • The path through the forest led intricately through the trees and bushes.
  • The plot of the novel was intricately crafted, keeping the reader engaged.

Translations

Translations of the word "intricately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 complicadamente

🇮🇳 जटिलता से (jatilta se)

🇩🇪 kompliziert

🇮🇩 rumit

🇺🇦 складно

🇵🇱 skomplikowanie

🇯🇵 複雑に (fukuzatsu ni)

🇫🇷 complexement

🇪🇸 intrincadamente

🇹🇷 karmaşık bir şekilde

🇰🇷 복잡하게 (bokjabhage)

🇸🇦 بشكل معقد (bishakl mu'aqqad)

🇨🇿 složitě

🇸🇰 zložito

🇨🇳 复杂地 (fùzá de)

🇸🇮 zapleteno

🇮🇸 flókið

🇰🇿 күрделі

🇬🇪 რთულად (rtulad)

🇦🇿 mürəkkəb şəkildə

🇲🇽 intrincadamente

Word origin

The word 'intricately' is derived from the adjective 'intricate,' which comes from the Latin word 'intricatus,' meaning entangled or intricate. The use of 'intricately' dates back to the 16th century, where it was used to describe complex and detailed actions or designs.

See also: intricacy, intricateness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,022, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.