labyrinth

3 synonyms and 1 antonym for labyrinth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A complicated network of winding paths or passages that is hard to find your way through; a maze.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

maze

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

inner ear internal ear

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A complicated network of winding paths or passages that is hard to find your way through; a maze.

“The old palace had a labyrinth of hallways that confused every visitor.”

maze inner ear internal ear

2. noun

Something highly complex or confusing in structure, especially rules, bureaucracy, or arguments.

“Getting the visa approved meant navigating a labyrinth of paperwork.”

Opposites

simplicity

How to use labyrinth

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

labyrinth of streets labyrinth of rules lost in a labyrinth

Etymology

From Latin labyrinthus, from Ancient Greek labúrinthos, referring to the mythical maze built by Daedalus to hold the Minotaur.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “labyrinth” mean?

The word “labyrinth” means a complicated network of winding paths or passages that is hard to find your way through; a maze. In plain terms, a maze, or by extension, anything so complicated that finding your way through it feels like being lost in one.

How do you pronounce “labyrinth”?

“Labyrinth” is pronounced LAB-uh-rihnth (/ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “labyrinth” in a sentence?

Here is “labyrinth” used in a sentence: “The old palace had a labyrinth of hallways that confused every visitor.”

What part of speech is “labyrinth”?

“Labyrinth” is a noun.

Where does the word “labyrinth” come from?

The word “labyrinth” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin labyrinthus, from Ancient Greek labúrinthos, referring to the mythical maze built by Daedalus to hold the Minotaur.

Is “labyrinth” a common word?

“Labyrinth” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “labyrinth” have?

“Labyrinth” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a complicated network of winding paths or passages that is hard to find your way through; a maze.

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