involuted

adjective

as in convoluted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for involuted
  1. convoluted
  2. involute
  3. labyrinthine
  4. labyrinthian
  5. exuberant
Adjective
  • The investigation process has been criticized – by Khan and others – for being long and convoluted.
    — Christiane Amanpour, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Their storylines are strong enough to keep audiences engaged even when convoluted subplots and unnecessary diversions bog down the main narrative between Judith and Debbie.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of convoluted
Adjective
  • Lucid has patented the involute profile of the gear teeth within its transmission, optimized for performance and efficiency to transmit maximum torque under power while spinning with the least resistance otherwise.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2020
Definition of involute
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of labyrinthine
Adjective
  • 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
  • Exploring the massive footprint, and the almost labyrinthian byways, of the Funko book at the San Diego Convention Center.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
Definition of labyrinthian
Adjective
  • Great literary classics are back in demand, with films and series in the vein of Wuthering Heights bringing the exuberant aesthetics of the past back to the screen.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • The comments and exuberant reactions from concertgoers are priceless, illustrating much better than most music documentaries about how universal and community-building music can be.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of exuberant
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