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Crookeder: meaning, definitions and examples

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crookeder

 

[ หˆkrสŠkษ™dษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative degree

Crookeder is the comparative form of the adjective crook, which describes something that is not straight or is curved. It indicates a greater degree of curvature or disharmony compared to something else. This term is often used in informal contexts to describe physical objects, such as twisted branches or bent structures, and can also refer metaphorically to questionable morals or unethical behavior in individuals.

Synonyms

bent, twisted, warped

Examples of usage

  • The road became crookeder as we drove further into the mountains.
  • His reasoning seemed crookeder than I anticipated.
  • The crookeder path made the hike more challenging.

Translations

Translations of the word "crookeder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais torto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schiefer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih bengkok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ะบั€ะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej krzywy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๆ›ฒใŒใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus tordu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs torcido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha eฤŸri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋น„๋šค์–ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุงุนูˆุฌุงุฌู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญce zkroucenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viac skrรบtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅผฏๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj ukrivljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meira skakkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ า›ะธัั‹า›

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha ษ™yri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs torcido

Etymology

The word 'crook' has its origins in Old English 'crลc,' which means a hook or bend, reflecting its early usage to describe something that is curved or not straight. Over time, the meaning expanded to include other forms of distortion, both physical and metaphorical. The comparative form 'crookeder' follows the usual pattern in English where adjectives are made comparative by adding '-er.' This usage became commonplace in John Bunyan's 'Pilgrim's Progress' in the 17th century, where he illustrated moral and ethical dilemmas using physical representations of crookedness. The extension of 'crook' into moral contexts signifies a blend of physical twisting with metaphorical meanings, lending the term a rich history that reflects human experiences with honesty and integrity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,197, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.