labyrinthian

adjective

lab·​y·​rin·​thi·​an ˌla-bə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ən How to pronounce labyrinthian (audio)

Examples of labyrinthian in a Sentence

a website with an exceptionally labyrinthian procedure for ordering merchandise
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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 But when Harvey goes missing, Batman is forced to descend into the city’s labyrinthian underground, uncovering a horrific conspiracy by a secret society that has ruled Gotham for ages, one that has ties to his parents’ tragic murder. Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 With a beautifully labyrinthian plot, Alma and Mina’s story is a modern fable about good samaritans and well-intentioned, moneyed, privileged people. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025 Stretch Your Mind Experience Meow Wolf, a labyrinthian art show of psychedelic interactive exhibits and brain-bending optical tricks. Topaz Hooper, Men's Health, 15 Mar. 2023 The two-floor exhibition will include a labyrinthian installation, painting, sculpture, drawings and video. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2023 Each planet has its own visual identity and acts as a greater hub with tons of quest markers and labyrinthian depths to explore. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2022 The Mercado de los Cielos at the West Side's Desert Sky Mall is a sprawling and labyrinthian swap meet that boasts more than 200 different stores. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of labyrinthian was in 1588

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“Labyrinthian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labyrinthian. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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