daedal

[ deed-l ]

adjective

1. skillful; ingenious.
2. cleverly intricate.

daedal

/ ˈdiːdəl /

adjective

1. literary.
   skilful or intricate

Word History and Origins

Origin of daedal¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin daedalus “skillful, dexterous,” from Greek daídalos “cunning, cunningly made,” equivalent to daidál(lein) “to work with skill” + -os adjective suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of daedal¹

C16: via Latin from Greek daidalos; see Daedalus

Example Sentences

And then, the effect of this Daedal skill in them was, that they came nearer to the proper form of humanity.

From Project Gutenberg

And in Shelley's Prometheus, Jupiter calls to his cup-bearer thus: "Pour forth heaven's wine, Idaean Ganymede, And let it fill the Daedal cups like fire."

From Project Gutenberg

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