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labyrinthine

[ˌlabəˈrɪnθaɪn]

labyrinthine Definition

  • 1(of a system, maze, etc.) intricate and confusing
  • 2full of confusing passageways or paths that are difficult to navigate

Using labyrinthine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "labyrinthine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The labyrinthine streets of the old city were difficult to navigate.

  • Example

    The legal system can be labyrinthine and confusing for ordinary people.

  • Example

    The plot of the movie was so labyrinthine that many viewers found it hard to follow.

labyrinthine Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for labyrinthine

Phrases with labyrinthine

  • a structure that has many interconnected and confusing parts

    Example

    The building's labyrinthine structure made it difficult to find your way around.

  • a plot that is complex and difficult to follow

    Example

    The novel's labyrinthine plot kept readers guessing until the very end.

  • a bureaucratic system that is complex and difficult to navigate

    Example

    The labyrinthine bureaucracy of the government made it difficult for citizens to get the services they needed.

Origins of labyrinthine

from Labyrinth, a maze in Greek mythology

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Summary: labyrinthine in Brief

The term 'labyrinthine' [ˌlabəˈrɪnθaɪn] describes a system or maze that is intricate, confusing, and difficult to navigate. It can refer to physical structures like buildings or to abstract concepts like plots or bureaucracies. Synonyms include 'complex' and 'convoluted,' while antonyms include 'simple' and 'straightforward.'