labyrinthine
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or resembling a labyrinth.
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complicated; tortuous.
the labyrinthine byways of modern literature.
adjective
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of or relating to a labyrinth
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resembling a labyrinth in complexity
Other Word Forms
- labyrinthically adverb
Etymology
Origin of labyrinthine
Example Sentences
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The result is a labyrinthine layout that invites visitors to wander, exploring every line, shade, and shadow as if following Husain's own brushstrokes.
From BBC
For now, the mood is exuberant at Renate, a labyrinthine club with multiple DJs housed in a dimly-lit complex near the Spree river, a Berlin institution which recently celebrated its 18th birthday.
From Barron's
Perhaps more frustrating for consumers was what the FTC labeled the “labyrinthine” procedure to cancel Prime memberships.
From Los Angeles Times
Itamar Moses, no stranger to unlikely dramatic subjects, compressed the epic saga into a compact yet labyrinthine book.
From Los Angeles Times
A roving, sumptuous narrative entrenched in the labyrinthine relationships of a small southern Italian town, “My Brilliant Friend” follows Lila and Elena, schoolgirls growing up in postwar Naples.
From Los Angeles Times
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