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- [kuh n-tawr-tid]
- /kənˈtɔr tɪd/
- /kənˈtɔːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-tawr-tid]
- /kənˈtɔr tɪd/
Definitions of contorted word
- adjective contorted twisted out of shape 3
- adjective contorted (esp of petals and sepals in a bud) twisted so that they overlap on one side 3
- adjective contorted twisted in a violent manner; distorted. 1
- adjective contorted twisted back on itself; convoluted. 1
- verb with object contorted to twist, bend, or draw out of shape; distort. 1
- verb without object contorted to become twisted, distorted, or strained: His face contorted into a grotesque sneer. 1
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Origin of contorted
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; contort + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Contorted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contorted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
contorted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contorted
adjective contorted
- gnarled — (of trees) full of or covered with gnarls; bent; twisted.
- twisted — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
- shapely — having a pleasing shape, especially with reference to a woman's figure.
- hunchbacked — humpbacked.
- wry — produced by a distortion or lopsidedness of the facial features: a wry grin.
Antonyms for contorted
verb contorted
- beautified — Simple past tense and past participle of beautify.
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