Definitions

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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This myth assumed that high-tech and the trades were alternatives, even rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A similar pattern has emerged in high-tech jobs involved with the internet, including data centers vital to artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The broadest category of high-tech employment, including software development and computer design, totaled 2.37 million jobs in May.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Fort is just one of several new businesses - from high-tech hydraulic homes to grass-clearing goats - to emerge as wildfires continue to worsen.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Whoa,” Jennifer said, taking in the cave’s gleaming high-tech devices.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

high-tech

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