Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

labyrinthine

[lab-uh-rin-thin, -theen] / ˌlæb əˈrɪn θɪn, -θin /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The concept centers on the idea of accidentally slipping out of normal reality and becoming trapped in this monotonous, labyrinthine environment with no clear exit.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

In the labyrinthine alleyways of Cairo's Garbage City, recycling specialist Peter Romany finds himself fielding calls from factories scrambling for plastic to plug supply shortfalls caused by the Iran war.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

They were being taken on a tour of the labyrinthine building in between meetings with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and their appointment at Downing Street with the prime minister.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

What follows is a fittingly labyrinthine examination of our obsession with the past, and our envy of those who can see it more clearly than we can.

From Salon May 30, 2026

In the labyrinthine Ministry the windowless, air-conditioned rooms kept their normal temperature, but outside the pavements scorched one’s feet and the stench of the Tubes at the rush hours was a horror.

From "1984" by George Orwell




Vocabulary lists containing labyrinthine


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training