Labyrinthine

/ˌlæbəˈrɪnθin/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Like a labyrinth; intricate and confusing.
The labyrinthine corridors of the ancient castle made it easy to get lost.
Complicated and convoluted in manner or structure.
His explanation was so labyrinthine that no one could follow his train of thought.
Relating to or resembling a labyrinth.
The labyrinthine roadways of the city were challenging for new drivers.
Difficult to understand due to complexity.
The report was filled with labyrinthine detail that left the readers bewildered.
Characterized by a maze-like structure.
The labyrinthine layout of the garden was both beautiful and perplexing.

Etymology

From the Latin 'labyrinthinus', which derives from 'labyrinthus', meaning a maze.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a labyrinthine problem:
A problem that is complex and difficult to resolve.
labyrinthine passages:
Confusing or winding paths that are hard to navigate.

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