Twistingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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twistingly

[ ˈtwɪstɪŋli ]

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adverb

In a twisting manner, with a twisting motion.

Synonyms

curvingly, rotatingly, windingly

Examples of usage

The snake moved twistingly through the grass.
She smiled twistingly as she told her story.

Translations

Translations of the word "twistingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 torcidamente

🇮🇳 मरोड़ते हुए

🇩🇪 verdreht

🇮🇩 berkelok-kelok

🇺🇦 звивисто

🇵🇱 skrętnie

🇯🇵 ねじれて

🇫🇷 de manière tordue

🇪🇸 retorcidamente

🇹🇷 bükülerek

🇰🇷 비틀리게

🇸🇦 بالتواء

🇨🇿 krouceně

🇸🇰 krútivo

🇨🇳 扭曲地

🇸🇮 zvijajoče

🇮🇸 snúningslega

🇰🇿 бұралып

🇬🇪 ხვევად

🇦🇿 burularaq

🇲🇽 retorcidamente

Word origin

The word 'twistingly' is derived from the verb 'twist', which comes from the Old English 'twist', meaning a cord or thread twisted together. Over time, 'twist' evolved to include the action of turning or bending something out of shape. The adverb 'twistingly' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to 'twisting', which is the present participle of the verb 'twist'. The word has been used in English language to describe movements or actions that involve twisting or turning in a curved manner.