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labyrinthine language

[/ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/]
nounpl: labyrinthine languages
linguagem labiríntica
1. Complex, intricate, and difficult-to-follow language characterized by convoluted sentence structures, obscure vocabulary, and confusing reasoning
The legal document was written in such labyrinthine language that few could understand its true meaning.
O documento legal foi escrito em uma linguagem tão labiríntica que poucos conseguiam compreender seu verdadeiro significado.
2. Deliberately obscure or unnecessarily complicated speech or writing intended to confuse or obfuscate meaning
The politician's labyrinthine language obscured the fact that he had not answered the question.
A linguagem labiríntica do político obscurecia o fato de que ele não havia respondido a pergunta.
Synonyms
convoluted languageincomprehensible languagebyzantine languagetortuous languageimpenetrable languageobscure language
Antonyms
clear languagesimple languagelucid languagestraightforward languageplain language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linguagem labiríntica
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
linguagem labiríntica
Commonly used in academic and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
linguagem labiríntica
Standard usage
Portugal
linguagem labiríntica
Standard usage; also 'linguagem intrincada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in riddles
beat around the bush
lost in translation
get lost in the weeds
a tangled web
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