labyrinthian

adjective

ˌla-bə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ən How to pronounce labyrinthian (audio)
Definition of labyrinthiannext
as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated a website with an exceptionally labyrinthian procedure for ordering merchandise

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of labyrinthian Data-sharing concerns, unrealistic expectations Health care systems are labyrinthian in their complexity. — Turgay Ayer, The Conversation, 11 July 2025 An oasis of hospitality; a labyrinthian casino. — Krista Diamond, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2025 In those old houses, there’s essentially a staircase in the kitchen that parallels the main staircase, and the whole house felt labyrinthian and odd. — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025 Recreating the dizzying, labyrinthian layout of Walled City for film, the set designers also added several removable walls and nooks for cameras to be fitted in and for the martial arts choreographers to have sufficient room to work in. — Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for labyrinthian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labyrinthian
  1. intricate
  2. complicated
  3. complicate
  4. complex
  5. labyrinthine
  6. sophisticated
Adjective
  • This move higlights the need for human critical thinking and quality control, ensuring AI agents are deployed for intricate processes, while simpler AI handles quick queries.
    — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The clip begins with Natalia using a thin makeup brush to outline Erling’s profile on her eyelid before taking a lighter shade to fill in his blonde hair, intricate strands and highlights included.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • Say the necessary thing, confirm the next step, and make your private life less complicated.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Birdie nodded, though the answer was more complicated than a simple yes.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • The company very deliberately targets large enterprise customers, which have the biggest and most complicate supply chain ecosystems.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.
    — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Definition of complicate
Adjective
  • Skilled Photoshop artists spent years mastering masking, selections and retouching techniques, only to watch AI remove a complex background with a single click.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, the data shows, courts have severely cut the length of time many people are getting to prepare for complex immigration proceedings, from about six months to often just a little more than a month.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • Naoussa’s labyrinthine alleyways can often be a boisterous affair well into the night, so while Avant Mar gets you close to the action, there’s enough distance to get a good night’s sleep.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of labyrinthine
Adjective
  • Cool and Classic A breezy button-down, linen pants, go-to sunglasses, and elevated leather sandals come together for an outfit that takes seconds to throw on, but still looks sophisticated.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Park Tower is positioned for travelers seeking European elegance and historical prestige in Argentina’s sophisticated capital.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sophisticated

Browse Nearby Words

labyrinth
labyrinthian
labyrinthine
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Labyrinthian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labyrinthian. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of invidious

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

How long is a jiffy?
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All