labyrinthine

• Qualifie quelque chose qui ressemble à un labyrinthe ; complexe, sinueux et embrouillé dans sa structure ou son caractère.

Describes something that is like a labyrinth; intricate, winding, and confusing in structure or nature.

1. Relating to the inner earC2formalmedical

   Pertaining to or affecting the labyrinth of the inner ear, which is responsible for balance and hearing.

   Relatif au labyrinthe de l'oreille interne

   • The patient was diagnosed with labyrinthine dysfunction.
   • Labyrinthine disorders can cause severe vertigo.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the labyrinthine structures.

2. Complex and intricateC2formal

   Extremely complicated, intricate, or confusing, like a maze.

   Extrêmement compliqué

   • The legal system can be labyrinthine for ordinary citizens.
   • She navigated the labyrinthine corridors of the old castle.
   • The plot of the novel is labyrinthine and full of twists.

   Synonymesbyzantinecomplexconfusingconvolutedimpenetrableintricatelabyrinthianmazyperplexingsnarledtortuoustwisted

   Antonymescleardirectplainsimplestraightforward