labyrinth
noun
Definition: a place that has many confusing paths and passages;
something that is extremely difficult to understand
Synonyms: entanglement, jungle, maze, puzzle, warren, web
Which synonym best replaces the word labyrinth in the sentence below?
The gardeners had constructed a complicated labyrinth of pathways that led us through the hedges.
entanglement
jungle
maze
web
1 answer
The best synonym to replace the word "labyrinth" in the sentence is "maze."
So the revised sentence would read: "The gardeners had constructed a complicated maze of pathways that led us through the hedges."
"Maze" conveys the idea of a complex network of paths, which fits well in the context of the sentence.
