Tangledly: meaning, definitions and examples

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tangledly

 

[ หˆtรฆล‹ษกษ™ldli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in literature

In a twisted or tangled manner.

Synonyms

confusedly, knottedly, twistedly.

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Word Description / Examples
tangledly

This word is best used when describing something that is in a state of disorder or complexity, especially when referring to physical objects like hair, wires, or strings. It implies a messy and intricate situation.

  • She brushed her hair tangledly, struggling to remove the knots
  • The Christmas lights were stored tangledly in the box
twistedly

This word is best used when describing something that has been turned around or contorted. It can apply to both physical objects and metaphorical situations and often suggests a complex or problematic state.

  • The tree branches grew twistedly in every direction
  • His thoughts ran twistedly through his mind, filled with conflicting emotions
knottedly

This word should be used when referring to something tied in knots, often creating a tight and intricate pattern. It specifically points to the physical state of being knotted and often implies difficulty in untangling.

  • The ropes were tied knottedly, making it hard to unravel them
  • Her necklace lay knottedly in the jewelry box
confusedly

This word is appropriate when describing someone's mental state of being perplexed or unsure. It implies a lack of understanding or clarity in thinking or actions and can carry a slight negative connotation.

  • He looked confusedly at the complex math problem
  • She walked confusedly around the new city, not knowing where to go

Examples of usage

  • He spoke tangledly, making it difficult to follow his train of thought.
  • The branches of the trees were tangledly intertwined.

Translations

Translations of the word "tangledly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emaranhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเคเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwirrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kusut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปัƒั‚ะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ splฤ…tany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‚ใคใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emmรชlรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enredado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolaลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—‰ํ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุดุงุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zamotanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zamotanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บ ็ป“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapleten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรฆkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั‚ะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enredado

Etymology

The adverb 'tangledly' is derived from the adjective 'tangled', which comes from the Middle English word 'tanglen', meaning 'to entangle'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb. 'Tangledly' is commonly used in literature to describe situations or objects that are twisted or intertwined in a complex manner.

See also: entangle, tangled, untangle.