Warped: meaning, definitions and examples

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warped

 

[ wษ”rpt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

Warped refers to something that has been distorted or bent out of shape. This can occur due to heat, moisture, or pressure, causing materials like wood or metal to lose their original form. In a broader sense, it can also describe a psychological state, indicating a twisted or perverse way of thinking. Thus, being warped can signify both a literal and a figurative alteration of form or mindset.

Synonyms

bent, deformed, distorted, misshapen, twisted

Examples of usage

  • The warped wooden panel needed replacing.
  • His perspective on the world seems warped.
  • The glass was warped from the intense heat.
  • Her warped sense of humor isn't for everyone.
Context #2 | Verb

changing shape

To warp something means to cause it to become bent or distorted from its original shape, often through the application of heat or pressure. This action can affect materials like fabric, wood, or metal, and results in a change that is usually permanent. Additionally, it can be used metaphorically to indicate the alteration of someoneโ€™s thoughts or beliefs.

Synonyms

bend, curve, deform, distort, twist

Examples of usage

  • The sun can warp plastic over time.
  • He warped the metal into a new form.
  • They tried to warp the fabric before sewing.
  • Her childhood experience warped her perception.

Translations

Translations of the word "warped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deformado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅƒเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verzerrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terdistorsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะบั€ัƒั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znieksztaล‚cony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญชใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉformรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deformado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deforme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™œ๊ณก๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดูˆู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkroucenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skreslenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๆ›ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkrivljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deformasiyaya uฤŸramฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deformado

Etymology

The word 'warped' has its origins in the Old English term 'weorpan,' meaning 'to throw or cast away,' which later evolved into the more modern connotation of something being bent or twisted out of place. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe physical distortions, primarily pertaining to materials such as wood, textiles, or metals. The connections between the physical act of bending and the metaphorical implications of warped thoughts or perceptions developed over time, reflecting a broadening of the term's applicability. By the 19th century, 'warped' became commonly associated not only with the literal bending of objects but also with a figurative twisting of ideologies or morals, further enriching its usage in the English language. Today, it encompasses both tangible deformities and abstract concepts of distorted thinking.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,073, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.