Contortionist: meaning, definitions and examples

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contortionist

 

[ kษ™nหˆtษ”หrสƒษ™nษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

performing arts

A contortionist is a performer who specializes in twisting and bending their body into unusual and often extreme positions. They have exceptional flexibility and control over their muscles, allowing them to create stunning and visually captivating performances.

Synonyms

acrobat, body bender, flexible performer

Examples of usage

  • The contortionist amazed the audience with her ability to bend her body into a perfect circle.
  • Watching the contortionist maneuver herself into seemingly impossible positions left the crowd in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "contortionist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contorcionista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kontorsionist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggiat kontorsionis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั‚ะพั€ัั–ะพะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kontorsjonista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใƒ„ใ‚ฉใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณใ‚ขใƒผใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contorsionniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contorsionista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kontorsiyonist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปจํ† ์…˜ ์•„ํ‹ฐ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู†ุงู† ุงู„ุชูˆุงุก ุงู„ุฌุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kontorcionista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kontorcionista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”ๆœฏๆผ”ๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kontorcionist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brjรณstvรถรฐvamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั‚ะพั€ัะธะพะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒ แƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kontorsionist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contorsionista

Etymology

The word 'contortionist' is derived from the verb 'contort,' which comes from the Latin word 'contorquฤ“re,' meaning 'to twist together.' Contortionists have been a part of various cultures and performances throughout history, showcasing the extraordinary capabilities of the human body. Their skills often blend elements of dance, gymnastics, and circus arts, captivating audiences with their unique and mesmerizing performances.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,952, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.