Labyrinthine: meaning, definitions and examples
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labyrinthine
[ ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn ]
complex structure
Complicated and intricate, like a maze.
Synonyms
complex, convoluted, intricate
Examples of usage
- The plot of the movie was so labyrinthine that I had trouble following it.
- The labyrinthine corridors of the old castle were easy to get lost in.
twisting and turning
Full of twists and turns, like a labyrinth.
Synonyms
meandering, serpentine, tortuous
Examples of usage
- The labyrinthine path through the forest led us to a hidden waterfall.
- Her mind was a labyrinthine maze of thoughts and emotions.
Translations
Translations of the word "labyrinthine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 labiríntico
🇮🇳 भूलभुलैया जैसा
🇩🇪 labyrinthisch
🇮🇩 berliku-liku
🇺🇦 лабіринтовий
🇵🇱 labiryntowy
🇯🇵 迷路のような
- 複雑な (めいろのような
- ふくざつな)
🇫🇷 labyrinthique
🇪🇸 laberíntico
🇹🇷 labirent gibi
🇰🇷 미로 같은
🇸🇦 متاهة
🇨🇿 labyrintový
🇸🇰 labyrintový
🇨🇳 迷宫的 (mí gōng de)
🇸🇮 labirintni
🇮🇸 völundarhússins
🇰🇿 лабиринт тәрізді
🇬🇪 ლაბირინთული
🇦🇿 labirint kimi
🇲🇽 laberíntico
Word origin
The word 'labyrinthine' originates from the Greek word 'laburinthos', which referred to the complex structure of the mythical Labyrinth constructed by Daedalus. Over time, the term evolved to describe anything intricate, confusing, or maze-like in nature. The concept of labyrinths has been present in various cultures throughout history, often symbolizing journeys, challenges, or mysteries.
See also: labyrinth.