labyrinthine

adjective

ˌla-bə-ˈrin(t)-thən How to pronounce labyrinthine (audio)
Definition of labyrinthinenext
as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated labyrinthine politics that left us totally befuddled

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Recent Examples of labyrinthine The singular Montreal collective, led by composer John Winston Phillips, returns after 17 years, committed as ever to its unique brand of labyrinthine, cathartic art-pop. — Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026 Amid a devastating drought, Colorado’s labyrinthine water management rules have yielded a silver lining for rafters, kayakers and visitors seeking the thrill of whitewater. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 16 July 2026 From Barcelona’s labyrinthine streets in the Gothic Quarter to the arched walkways leading to Plaza Mayor in Madrid, there is so much culture to take in. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Inside the labyrinthine monasteries, Irene finds not just a missing dad but the absurd rulebook of patriarchy itself. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for labyrinthine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinthine
  1. intricate
  2. complicated
  3. complicate
  4. complex
  5. sophisticated
Adjective
  • Bridges and overhangs were clean, confirming excellent exposure calibration and the printer's ability to resolve intricate features without sacrificing dimensional accuracy.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Those jurisdictional questions look to set up a pretty intricate set of arguments before the judge gets to the merits of the case.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • Some 400 firefighters have been battling the blaze, aided by helicopters flying overnight, officials said, but high winds had complicated efforts to contain it.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But deciding what to do with that money has become more complicated because cash itself is once again producing a meaningful return.
    — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • The company very deliberately targets large enterprise customers, which have the biggest and most complicate supply chain ecosystems.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.
    — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Definition of complicate
Adjective
  • Breaking down barriers to care Mothers with mental health issues can face complex and layered barriers to care.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There are more complex versions of the term premium that seek to identify the components driving its changes.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • Now, advanced and sophisticated products are helping growing companies extend the impact of their existing workforces in ways that previously weren’t realistically attainable.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Iran’s state media, in turn, has waged a sophisticated propaganda campaign, publishing a barrage of content and misinformation meant to sway public opinion of the wider war and diminish its government’s losses.
    — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sophisticated

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“Labyrinthine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinthine. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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