contorted
- twisted in a violent manner; distorted.
- twisted back on itself; convoluted.
Origin of contorted
contort
- to twist, bend, or draw out of shape; distort.
- to become twisted, distorted, or strained: His face contorted into a grotesque sneer.
Origin of contort
Related Words for contorted
writhe, deform, convolute, torture, curve, warp, twist, wrench, knot, wind, bend, gnarl, misshapeExamples from the Web for contorted
Contemporary Examples of contorted
The Hipgnosis founders took a quick look at the strangely-lit photos of contorted bodies….
But then, with their contorted physiques and feral grimaces they speak directly to the Basquiats.
It was sobering: the desperate denial, the contorted excuses.
Students moaned and grunted as they contorted their bodies into a succession of poses.
She was our witness, and the rules were contorted to keep her from testifying.
Historical Examples of contorted
The pink plump face was contorted in a furtive grimace of deprecation.
The Black BagLouis Joseph Vance
The balloons were strained, contorted out of all proportion in their eagerness.
Life SentenceJames McConnell
I had expected to see it discomposed, contorted, despairing.
FalkJoseph Conrad
His face was contorted with devilish triumph, and I knew he meant to kill.
The Trail of '98Robert W. Service
Foliage should always be studied at its prime, never when it is dried and contorted in its forms.
Wood-CarvingGeorge Jack
contorted
- twisted out of shape
- (esp of petals and sepals in a bud) twisted so that they overlap on one side
contort
- to twist or bend severely out of place or shape, esp in a strained manner