1. Skillfully or ingeniously made; showing great craftsmanship or complexity.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to Daedalus from Greek mythology; lowercase when used as a general adjective.
2. Cunningly contrived; devised with clever deception or trickery.
Usage: Less common; often literary or formal.

Examples

• The architect designed a daedalian maze that confused visitors for hours.
• The watchmaker's daedalian craftsmanship was evident in every tiny gear.
• The plot of the novel was daedalian, with twists hidden throughout.
• Her daedalian escape plan involved multiple decoys and false trails.
• The daedalian structure of the building showcased the engineer's brilliance.
• He admired the daedalian intricacy of the ancient temple's carvings.