labyrinth

/ˈlæbəˌrɪnθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A complex and intricate network of paths or passages, typically in a building or garden, designed to be difficult to navigate.

“The minotaur was trapped in the labyrinth designed by Daedalus.”

2. noun

A confusing or difficult situation.

“Trying to understand the plot of the novel was a labyrinth of twists and turns.”

3. verb

To move or navigate through something in a complex or confusing way.

“The tourists struggled to labyrinth their way through the crowded streets of the city.”

Synonyms

  • complex
  • maze

Antonyms

  • simple
  • straightforward