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labyrinthine

/læb.əˈɹɪn.θaɪn/ · lab.ə.rin.tha.yn
adjective
  1. Physically resembling a labyrinth; with the qualities of a maze. The winding streets of the old town were labyrinthine, making it easy to get lost.
  2. Convoluted, baffling, confusing, perplexing. The politician's explanation of the economic plan was so labyrinthine that no one could understand it.
Did you know? The word 'labyrinthine' is often used to describe complex systems or situations that are difficult to navigate, much like the mythological labyrinth of ancient Greece.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Aug 12, 2026