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contorted

UK
/kənˈtɔːtɪd/
US
/kənˈtɔrtɪd/
contortedadjective
more contorted
Comp.
most contorted
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɔːtɪd/
US
/kənˈtɔrtɪd/
Translations
The tree had a contorted trunk, making it look like a piece of abstract art.
L’arbre avait un tronc tordu, ce qui lui donnait l’air d’une œuvre d’art abstraite.
contorsionnéS’emploie surtout pour un visage, un corps ou un membre déformé par la douleur, l’effort ou une émotion.
Her face was contorted with pain as she tried to move her injured leg.
Son visage était contorsionné par la douleur tandis qu’elle essayait de bouger sa jambe blessée.
alambiquéPour un discours, un texte ou un raisonnement complexe et difficile à comprendre.
The contract was filled with contorted legal jargon.
Le contrat était rempli de jargon juridique alambiqué.
Additional translations
déforméPlus général ; peut rendre l’idée d’une forme altérée ou d’une expression du visage.
tortueuxS’emploie pour une construction, une pensée ou un style complexe, sinueux ou difficile à suivre.
Definitions
Twisted or bent out of its normal shape.
The tree had a contorted trunk, making it look like a piece of abstract art.
Characterized by a distorted or strained appearance.
Her face was contorted with pain as she tried to move her injured leg.
Complex, convoluted, or difficult to understand.
The contract was filled with contorted legal jargon.
Synonyms
twisted
deformed
wrenched
distorted
gnarled
crooked
bent
contortedpast participle
UK
/kənˈtɔː.tɪd/
US
/kənˈtɔr.tɪd/
Used as the past participle form of the verb "contort" when functioning adjectivally.
Translations
contorsionnéParticipe passé employé aussi comme adjectif.
Her features had contorted into a grimace.
Ses traits s’étaient contorsionnés en une grimace.
Additional translations
tordu
Definitions
Past participle of "contort".
Her features had contorted into a grimace.
Synonyms
twisted
distorted
warped
bent
deformed
misshapen
gnarled
convoluted
wrung
kinked
contortverb

contorted

Past Simple

contorted
Past Simple
contorted
Past Participle
contorting
ing-form
UK
/kənˈtɔːt/
US
/kənˈtɔrt/
Translations
The gymnast contorted her body to perform the complex routine.
La gymnaste a contorsionné son corps pour exécuter la routine complexe.
se contorsionner
His face contorted in pain.
Son visage s'est contorsionné de douleur.
Additional translations
déformerAu sens figuré.
Definitions
To twist or bend out of its normal shape.
The gymnast contorted her body to perform the complex routine.
To cause to deviate from what is normal or expected.
The stress of the situation contorted his usual calm demeanor.
To become twisted or bent out of shape.
His face contorted in pain.
Synonyms
twist
wrench
deform
distort
warp
bend
angle
contortgerund / present participle
Definitions
Twisting or bending out of shape; undergoing contortion.
The contorting snake frightened the children.
contortpast participle

contorted

Translations
The contorted trunk of the ancient oak looked almost sculptural.
Le tronc contorsionné du vieux chêne avait presque quelque chose de sculptural.
Additional translations
tordu
Definitions
Twisted or bent out of its normal shape; having undergone contortion.
The contorted trunk of the ancient oak looked almost sculptural.
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