🌀labyrinth

noun
/ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

Meaning

a complex, confusing network of paths or passages; something very intricate or confusing
a complicated network of paths or passages; a maze
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.

Example Sentences

The old city was like a labyrinth of narrow streets.

The old castle had a labyrinth of underground tunnels.

The city's streets were like a labyrinth.

Example Expressions

a labyrinth of bureaucracy

Synonyms

maze, tangle, puzzle, web, complication, network, complex, complexity
Entry 1
maze, tangle, puzzle, web, complication
Entry 2
maze, network, tangle, complex
Entry 3
maze, complexity, network, tangle, web, puzzle

Antonyms

simplicity, clarity, order, straight path, simple route, clear way, direct passage, organization, system
Entry 1
simplicity, clarity, order
Entry 2
straight path, simple route, clear way, direct passage
Entry 3
simplicity, order, straight path, clarity, organization, system

Collocations

ancient labyrinth, labyrinth of streets, labyrinth of rules, labyrinth design, underground labyrinth, complex labyrinth, lost in labyrinth
Entry 1
ancient labyrinth, labyrinth of streets, labyrinth of rules, labyrinth design
Entry 2
underground labyrinth, complex labyrinth, lost in labyrinth

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Compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with social norms.

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