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contorted

 

[ kษ™nหˆtษ”หrtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical distortion

Contorted refers to something that has been twisted or bent out of its natural shape. This term is often used to describe physical forms, such as a contorted body or facial expression. It can also be applied metaphorically, indicating a distortion of ideas or words. The intricacy of the twist often implies a struggle or discomfort in the original form. In literature, contorted imagery can evoke strong emotional responses from the reader.

Synonyms

deformed, distorted, twisted, wrenched

Examples of usage

  • His contorted face showed his pain.
  • The branches were contorted by the fierce winds.
  • She spoke in a contorted manner, struggling to express her thoughts.

Translations

Translations of the word "contorted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contorcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฒเคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verdreht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpelintir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ัƒั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znieksztaล‚cony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใญใ˜ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tordu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contorsionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํ‹€๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู„ุชูŽูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkroucenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skrรบtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๆ›ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvihan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vafinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contorsionado

Etymology

The word 'contorted' originates from the Latin word 'contortus', which is the past participle of 'contorquere', meaning 'to twist together'. This Latin term is a combination of 'con-' (meaning 'together') and 'torquere' (meaning 'to twist'). The evolution into its current form occurred as the term entered English in the late 16th century. Initially used to describe physical movements, 'contorted' has expanded its usage to encompass emotional and ideational distortions. Through literary usage, it has developed a broader metaphorical sense, often illustrating complex struggles or conflicts, whether internal or external.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,599, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.