intricate

Thorny is a related term of intricate.

As adjectives the difference between thorny and intricate

is that thorny is having thorns or spines while intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

As a verb intricate is

to become enmeshed or entangled.

Intricate is a related term of compound.

In lang=en terms the difference between intricate and compound

is that intricate is to enmesh or entangle: to cause to intricate while compound is to worsen a situation or thing state.

As adjectives the difference between intricate and compound

is that intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity while compound is composed of elements; not simple.

As verbs the difference between intricate and compound

is that intricate is to become enmeshed or entangled while compound is to form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.

As a noun compound is

an enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined or compound can be anything made by combining several things.

As adjectives the difference between fascinating and intricate

is that fascinating is having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive while intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

As verbs the difference between fascinating and intricate

is that fascinating is while intricate is to become enmeshed or entangled.

As adjectives the difference between delicate and intricate

is that delicate is easily damaged or requiring careful handling while intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

As a noun delicate

is a delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

As a verb intricate is

to become enmeshed or entangled.

Baffling is a related term of intricate.

As verbs the difference between baffling and intricate

is that baffling is while intricate is to become enmeshed or entangled.

As adjectives the difference between baffling and intricate

is that baffling is puzzling and frustrating while intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

As a noun baffling

is an act of foiling or thwarting.

Tough is a related term of intricate.

As adjectives the difference between tough and intricate

is that tough is strong and resilient; sturdy while intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

As verbs the difference between tough and intricate

is that tough is to endure while intricate is to become enmeshed or entangled.

As an interjection tough

is (slang) (used to indicate lack of sympathy).

As a noun tough

is a person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.

Intricate is a related term of variegated.

As adjectives the difference between intricate and variegated

is that intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity while variegated is streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of color; very colorful.

As verbs the difference between intricate and variegated

is that intricate is to become enmeshed or entangled while variegated is (variegate).

Cryptic is a related term of intricate.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and intricate

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

As a verb intricate is

to become enmeshed or entangled.

Problematical is a related term of intricate.

As adjectives the difference between problematical and intricate

is that problematical is doubtful or disputed while intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

As a verb intricate is

to become enmeshed or entangled.

Confusing is a related term of intricate.

As adjectives the difference between confusing and intricate

is that confusing is difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic etc while intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

As verbs the difference between confusing and intricate

is that confusing is while intricate is to become enmeshed or entangled.