contorted
[ kuh n-tawr-tid ]
/ kənˈtɔr tɪd /
adjective
twisted in a violent manner; distorted.
twisted back on itself; convoluted.
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Definition for contorted (2 of 2)
contort
[ kuh n-tawrt ]
/ kənˈtɔrt /
verb (used with object)
to twist, bend, or draw out of shape; distort.
verb (used without object)
to become twisted, distorted, or strained: His face contorted into a grotesque sneer.
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British Dictionary definitions for contorted (1 of 2)
contorted
/ (kənˈtɔːtɪd) /
adjective
twisted out of shape
(esp of petals and sepals in a bud) twisted so that they overlap on one side
Derived forms of contorted
contortedly, adverb contortedness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for contorted (2 of 2)
contort
/ (kənˈtɔːt) /
verb
to twist or bend severely out of place or shape, esp in a strained manner
Derived forms of contort
contortive, adjectiveWord Origin for contort
C15: from Latin
contortus intricate, obscure, from
contorquēre to whirl around, from
torquēre to twist, wrench