adjective
- Skillfully or ingeniously made; showing great craftsmanship or artistic ability.
- Cunningly contrived or complex; labyrinthine or maze-like in design.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to Daedalus from Greek mythology; Literary or formal register
Usage: Often implies difficulty in understanding or navigating
Examples
- The architect designed a daedalean structure with hidden passages and intricate corridors.
- Her daedalean embroidery displayed remarkable skill and attention to detail.
- The plot of the novel was so daedalean that readers needed a guide to follow it.
- The craftsman's daedalean work earned him recognition throughout the kingdom.
- The daedalean maze in the garden challenged visitors for hours.
- His daedalean approach to problem-solving impressed the entire team.