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Meaning of contorted
The primary meaning of the word "contorted" is to twist or turn something into an unnatural or abnormal shape.
Etymology of contorted
The word "contorted" originated from the Latin words "con" meaning "together" and "tortus" meaning "twisted", with the past participle "contortus" being used to describe something that is twisted or turned
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is twisted or distorted, often in a way that is unnatural or uncomfortable
Synonyms
twisted
distorted
bent
curved
warped
crooked
awry
askew
deformed
misshapen
grotesque
abnormal
irregular
unnatural
unusual
peculiar
odd
strange
quirky
eccentric
contorted
convoluted
tangled
knotted
snarled
complicated
complex
intricate
involved
tortuous
winding
sinuous
serpentine
zigzag
irregular
asymmetric
lopsided
unbalanced
disproportionate
uneven
inconsistent
incongruous
anomalous
Definitions
- Having a twisted or distorted shape, often in a way that is unnatural or uncomfortable
- * Twisted or turned into a shape that is unnatural or abnormal
Usage Examples
- The contorted body of the gymnast as she performed the difficult routine
- * The tree's contorted branches had grown in a twisted, unnatural shape
- * The contorted expression on his face showed his discomfort and pain
Antonyms
straight
straightened
upright
erect
vertical
plumb
level
even
symmetrical
balanced
proportionate
regular
normal
natural
usual
ordinary
conventional
traditional
standard
uniform
consistent
congruous