intricately
intricately · more intricately · most intricately
In an intricate mannerIn an intricate manner; with involution or infoldings; with perplexity or intricacy.
US/ˈɪntɹəkətli/
» A longsword sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard.
Meaning
1 sensesIn an intricate manner; with involution or infoldings; with perplexity or intricacy.
More definitions
- with elaboration
Examples
4 sentencesA longsword sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard.
The longsword was sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard.
deDas Langschwert steckte in einer exquisit gravierten Scheide.
The hilt of Sir Thomas' sword was intricately decorated with silver leaf.
deDas Heft von Sir Thomas’ Schwert schmückte ein aufwändiges Blattsilberdekor.
Add a few ornaments, lights and a pile of intricately wrapped gifts under the tree and it means that Christmas has arrived!
Forms
more intricately, most intricately| Comparative | more intricately Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most intricately |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- with elaboration:elaboratelyin an elaborate way
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedintricate
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb