byzantine
📖 Definitions
adjective
1. Highly complex or intricate.
2. Involving scheming or intrigue.
3. Relating to the architectural or decorative style developed in the Byzantine Empire.
4. Relating to the ancient city of Byzantium or the Byzantine Empire.
💬 Usage Examples
“An initial reform would simplify a byzantine tax code.” Big Plans, Not Much Money; The Economist (London, UK); Jan 7, 2023.