labyrinthine
adjective
; -ˈrin-ˌthīn, -ˌthēn\
Definition of labyrinthine
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Synonyms & Antonyms for labyrinthine
Synonyms
baroque, byzantine, complex, complicate, complicated, convoluted, daedal, elaborate, intricate, involute, involved, knotty, labyrinthian, sophisticated, tangled
Antonyms
noncomplex, noncomplicated, plain, simple, uncomplicated
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Examples of labyrinthine in a Sentence
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In Cao Fei's Trade Eden, a labyrinthine series of conveyor belts ferrying unmarked boxes appears in a plaza, distilling global trade into a fantastical display of futility. — Peter Rubin, WIRED, "Apple Puts the AR in 'Art' (and in 'Transparent Sky-Being')," 16 Aug. 2019 The natural splendor also functions as a labyrinthine barrier that insulates the community from outsiders — particularly law enforcement. — Travis Deshong, chicagotribune.com, "‘Them That Follow’ review: A pastor’s daughter reveals a secret that wreaks havoc on congregation," 10 Aug. 2019 In transforming Lerner’s place, Sui retained its cozy ambience and labyrinthine layout. — Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, "Tour Anna Sui’s Stunning Greenwich Village Apartment," 7 Aug. 2019 The labyrinthine backstage halls of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway, now home to Moulin Rouge! — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Behind the Scenes of the Moulin Rouge! Musical With Its Star Costume Designer," 24 July 2019 Here, ticket prices were set high and a labyrinthine and intrusive fan ID system implemented, seemingly with the intention of preventing large gatherings of fans. — Jonathan Wilson, SI.com, "Algeria's Deserved Title Caps Africa Cup of Nations Clouded By CAF's Woes," 19 July 2019 Activists also say key aspects of Lyft’s service, including the design of its app, offer fewer safety features than Uber’s, including a labyrinthine series of clicks to file a complaint, compared with Uber’s single click. — Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, "How Lyft lost the trust of #DeleteUber women who thought it was ‘woke’," 2 Aug. 2019 The American system often defies reform Even in the best of times, the American medical system is labyrinthine. — John Schmid, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee County wants to retool the way it helps people suffering from a mental health crisis. Consensus is lacking.," 24 July 2019 Discover Jewish history in Kazimierz, explore the labyrinthine chambers of Wieliczka Salt Mine, and follow in the footsteps of kings on Wawel Hill. — Malavika Bhattacharya, National Geographic, "Why is everyone going to Krakow?," 23 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'labyrinthine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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labyrinthine
adjective
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