Tortuous: meaning, definitions and examples

in describing a path or route

full of twists and turns; winding or curving in an intricate way. Marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns.

curving, meandering, serpentine, twisting, winding

Examples of usage

• The road through the mountains was tortuous, making the journey longer than expected.

• The river followed a tortuous path through the valley, creating a beautiful natural landscape.

• The tortuous trail led us through dense forest and steep hills.

• I had to navigate the tortuous maze of narrow streets in the old town.

• After hours of driving on the tortuous highway, we finally reached our destination.