1. characterized by many twists and turns; winding or circuitous
Usage: formal; literary
2. complicated or intricate; not straightforward
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The anfractuous path through the forest made the hike longer than expected.
• The river followed an anfractuous course through the valley.
• Her anfractuous explanation only confused the audience further.
• The anfractuous corridors of the old castle were difficult to navigate.
• The author's anfractuous prose style challenged even experienced readers.
• The anfractuous route to the summit added hours to the climb.