twisted
Consisting of two or more threads, strands or the like intertwinedConsisting of two or more threads, strands or the like intertwined; formed by twisting or twining.
Meaning
7 sensesConsisting of two or more threads, strands or the like intertwined; formed by twisting or twining.
(also, with up)Mentally or emotionally distorted or unsound; perverted.
twisted sense of humor
The murders were committed by a twisted sociopath.
Bent out of shape or out of place; distorted; contorted.
(broadly)Having the intended meaning altered or misrepresented; misunderstood.
Don't get this twisted. Just because I don't hate you doesn't mean we're friends.
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
(broadly)Distorted or contorted by tensing the facial muscles.
Under heavy influence of intoxicants, usually alcohol and marijuana; very intoxicated.
Dude I’m so twisted right now.
Having a spiral ornament inside.
(figuratively, obsolete)Intimately associated or connected; united; combined.
Origin
The sense "intertwined" comes from twist (verb) by the late 15th century. The sense "mentaThe sense "intertwined" comes from twist (verb) by the late 15th century. The sense "mentally disturbed, perverted" is probably from twist (“mental peculiarity, perversion”, noun), which is attested by 1811.
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Forms
more twisted, most twisted| Comparative | more twisted Lesson |
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| Superlative | most twisted Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonyms- having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented:distortedmisrepresentedperverted
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form