Definition

More difficult or complicated than something else.

Example

The math problem was trickier than I expected.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I thought the last puzzle was trickier than it looked.

Yeah, I struggled with it for a while too.

I guess some of them can be much trickier than we expect.

Exactly! It's always fun to challenge ourselves, though.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trickier → The word is formed from "trick" (from Middle English *trik*, meaning a cunning or deceitful act) and the comparative suffix "-ier" (indicating more). The word "trickier" means more cunning or deceitful than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'trick' as a cunning act, and when something is 'trickier', it means it involves more cunning or deceit.

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