Labyrinthine

usgb/ˌlæbəˈrɪnθɪn,ˌlæbəˈrɪnθiːn/
adjective

Like a maze or complicated network.

We navigated through the labyrinthine streets of the old city.
Visual representation of "labyrinthine" - Like a maze or complicated network

Often appears as...

  • labyrinthine streets
  • labyrinthine tunnels
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Physical Spaces

Refers to actual physical locations, often ones you can walk through.

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The museum's labyrinthine layout confused the tourists.
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Challenging Navigation

Suggests difficulty in moving through due to complexity.

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They lost their way in the labyrinthine corridors of the castle.
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Metaphoric Use

Can describe complex systems, not just physical places.

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The website's labyrinthine design made it hard to find information.
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