contortionist

UK
/kənˈtɔːʃənɪst/
US
/kənˈtɔrʃənɪst/

Translations

contortionistnoun
contortionists
pl
UK
/kənˈtɔːʃənɪst/
US
/kənˈtɔrʃənɪst/
The contortionist amazed the audience with her flexibility.
Конторционистка поразила зрителей своей гибкостью.
Synonyms
flexible performer
bendy artist
contortionistadjective
more contortionist
Comp.
most contortionist
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɔː.ʃən.ɪst/
US
/kənˈtɔr.ʃə.nɪst/
Used attributively to describe something relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a contortionist or contortion.

Definitions

contortionistnoun
A performer who twists and bends their body into unusual and extreme positions, often as part of a circus or acrobatic act.
The contortionist amazed the audience with her ability to bend her body into seemingly impossible shapes.
A person who twists facts, arguments, or ideas in an elaborate or deceptive way.
The politician became a verbal contortionist, bending the data to fit his narrative.
contortionistadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a contortionist or contortion; extremely flexible.
Her contortionist flexibility amazed the judges.