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high-tech

[hahy-tek] / ˈhaɪˈtɛk /
ADJECTIVE
complicated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arduous convoluted difficult fancy hard intricate knotty perplexing problematic sophisticated troublesome
STRONG
elaborate entangled interlaced involved mixed puzzling
WEAK
Daedalean Gordian abstruse byzantine can of worms gasser labyrinthine mega factor recondite various wheels within wheels
Antonyms
STRONGEST
easy facile nice plain simple straightforward uncomplicated
ADJECTIVE
cutting edge
Synonyms
STRONG
advanced current groundbreaking innovative latter-day modern new ultramodern
ADJECTIVE
elaborate
Synonyms
STRONG
busy complicated decorated detailed embellished exact fancy garnished imposing labored ornamented overdone overworked perfected refined sophisticated studied
WEAK
careful complex elegant extensive extravagant fussy highly wrought knotty labyrinthine luxurious many-faceted minute ornate ostentatious painstaking plush posh precise prodigious showy skillful thorough with all the extras with all the options with bells and whistles
Antonyms
STRONG
easy facile natural simple uncultured unrefined unsophisticated
WEAK
general normal plain regular uncomplicated unelaborate uninvolved usual
ADJECTIVE
intricate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
baroque complex convoluted difficult labyrinthine sophisticated tangled tortuous tricky
WEAK
abstruse byzantine can of worms daedal entangled fancy hard involved obscure perplexing rococo
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apparent clear direct easy obvious plain simple straight straightforward uncomplicated
WEAK
methodical systematic understandable
ADJECTIVE
involved
Synonyms
STRONG
confusing convoluted elaborate muddled ramified sophisticated tangled winding
WEAK
Gordian byzantine complex difficult intricate knotty labyrinthine mazy tortuous
Antonyms
STRONG
clear simple
WEAK
blameless easy exonerated uncomplicated
ADJECTIVE
technical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
industrial mechanical professional scholarly scientific special specialized technological vocational
WEAK
abstruse methodological occupational restricted
Antonyms
WEAK
unmechanical untechnical
NOUN
technology
Synonyms
STRONGEST
automation machinery
STRONG
computers mechanics mechanization robotics telecommunications
WEAK
applied science electronic components hi tech high tech industrial science scientific know-how scientific knowledge technical knowledge

Example Sentences

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Field has been leading a secretive effort to develop a line of affordable, high-tech electric vehicles and is the latest high-profile Silicon Valley transplant to exit a Detroit automaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Beijing also pledged to invest heavily in innovation, high-tech industries and efforts to boost domestic spending.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

When medication management cannot be handled with simple pill organizers, high-tech devices are available that dispense medications at preprogrammed times and alert caregivers or family members when a dose is missed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The nationwide controversy surrounding high-tech data centers, and impact and energy and water supplies, turned into a police matter not far from the U.S.-Mexico border.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

I pulled on my two sets of gloves and high-tech winter coat and the thermal hat that covered my face except for the eyeholes and a little mouth slit.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart