Twisted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtwɪstɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Twisted is an adjective meaning Consisting of two or more threads, strands or the like intertwined; formed by twisting or twining.
Meaning
Consisting of two or more threads, strands or the like intertwined; formed by twisting or twining.
More Meanings
- (of a person, also with up) Mentally or emotionally distorted or unsound; perverted.
- (by extension) Bent out of shape or out of place; distorted; contorted.
- (originally Colorado) Under heavy influence of intoxicants, usually alcohol and marijuana; very intoxicated.
- (of the stem of a wine glass) Having a spiral ornament inside.
- (figurative, obsolete) Intimately associated or connected; united; combined.
- simple past and past participle of twist
Example Sentences
twisted sense of humor
Dude I’m so twisted right now.
The murders were committed by a twisted sociopath.
"Man is he high!" someone whispered. "Man, he's twisted! But on what? On what?"
Synonyms for twisted
Depending on context, synonyms include wry, pretzelled, coiled, deranged, disturbed, perverted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contorted, crooked, coiled, perverted, artful, disingenuous.
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