Twistedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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twistedly

[ ˈtwɪstɪdli ]

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used to describe an action or situation

In a twisted or distorted manner; in a way that is not straightforward or honest.

Synonyms

deviously, dishonestly, sneakily

Examples of usage

She smiled twistedly, knowing she had won the argument.
He looked at her twistedly, his eyes full of suspicion.
The politician spoke twistedly, trying to avoid answering the question directly.

Translations

Translations of the word "twistedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 torcidamente

🇮🇳 मरोड़कर

🇩🇪 verdreht

🇮🇩 terpelintir

🇺🇦 скручено

🇵🇱 skrętnie

🇯🇵 ねじれて

🇫🇷 torduement

🇪🇸 torcidamente

🇹🇷 bükülmüş şekilde

🇰🇷 비틀리게

🇸🇦 ملتويًا

🇨🇿 zkrouceně

🇸🇰 zkrútene

🇨🇳 扭曲地

🇸🇮 zvite

🇮🇸 snúið

🇰🇿 бұралып

🇬🇪 გადაბმულად

🇦🇿 bükülmüş halda

🇲🇽 torcidamente

Word origin

The word 'twistedly' is derived from the verb 'twist', which has been in use since the 14th century. The adverb 'twistedly' is a relatively modern addition to the English language, first recorded in the early 20th century. It is often used to describe actions or situations that are not straightforward or honest, reflecting the complexities and nuances of human behavior.