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intricate narrative

[ɪnˈtrɪkət ˈnærətɪv]
noun phrasefemininepl: intricate narratives / narrativas intricadas
narrativa intricada
1. A complex and detailed story with multiple interconnected plot lines, characters, and themes that are difficult to follow or understand due to their complicated nature
The film's intricate narrative kept audiences guessing until the final scene.
A narrativa intricada do filme manteve a audiência intrigada até a cena final.
2. A story with elaborate and interwoven elements requiring careful attention to detail
The author crafted an intricate narrative spanning three decades and multiple continents.
O autor criou uma narrativa intricada abrangendo três décadas e múltiplos continentes.
Synonyms
complex narrativeelaborate storyconvoluted plotsophisticated narrativeintricate story
Antonyms
simple narrativestraightforward storylinear plotuncomplicated narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa intricada
standard usage in literature and film criticism
São Paulo
narrativa complexa
more commonly used in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
narrativa intrincada
preferred in European Portuguese literary discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

a web of intricate narratives
the intricate narrative unfolds
weaving an intricate narrative
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