labyrinthian

adjective

lab·​y·​rin·​thi·​an ˌla-bə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ən 

: labyrinthine

Synonyms of labyrinthian

• intricate
• complicated
• complicate
• complex
• labyrinthine
• sophisticated

Examples of labyrinthian in a Sentence

a website with an exceptionally labyrinthian procedure for ordering merchandise

Recent Examples on the Web

The filing of the lawsuit came after Baldwin’s trial abruptly ended in stunning fashion following an unexpected, labyrinthian hearing over how police and prosecutors treated a handful of bullets. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Wilde then shot the film sequentially—rare for small films and logistically impossible for larger ones—in just 21 days on a set designed to mimic a labyrinthian San Francisco apartment. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 June 2026

The grabens form a labyrinthian network and meet to form much larger versions of the polygons seen on the floors of the scalloped depressions. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026

The San Lázaro district is known for its labyrinthian alleyways and quiet stone courtyards as well as its proximity to the city center’s Plaza de Armas with its majestic cathedral and graceful fountain. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for labyrinthian

• corinthian