Complexity: English Vocabulary List

complex and difficult to understand due to many connected parts

"The process is involved."

"The involved legal procedures required careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of all applicable regulations."

(of clothes and fabrics) having a design that is very detailed and complicated

"The dress was elaborate."

"The elaborate embroidery on the wedding gown featured intricate floral patterns and delicate beadwork that shimmered in the light."

(of a system, device, or technique) intricately developed to a high level of complexity

"Her style is sophisticated."

"The sophisticated security system uses facial recognition technology to allow only authorized people to enter the building."

having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

"His answer was ambiguous."

"The ambiguous wording of the contract created uncertainty about the exact terms and conditions for both parties involved."

simple and without complex details

"It was a plain shirt."

"She preferred the plain, unadorned style of furniture, valuing simplicity over ostentation."

free from obstacles or difficulties

"The road is smooth."

"Navigating the rapids requires skill, but the journey down the river was otherwise smooth and enjoyable."

simple in design or style and lacking embellishments

"The room is austere."

"The austere room had only a bed a chair and a small table with no decorations or personal items anywhere inside."

characterized by simplicity, the use of basic geometric forms, clean lines, and a reduction to essential elements, often with an emphasis on space and the absence of ornamentation

"A minimal design."

"The architect favored a minimal aesthetic, emphasizing clean lines and uncluttered spaces in his designs."