entwined

Rarely in·twined

[en-twahynd]

adjective

1. twisted, laced, or wound together.

   I’ve seen some innovative and lovely fences made out of entwined branches.

   She tenderly took his hand, dropping her gaze to their entwined fingers.

2. (of events, themes, characters, etc.) closely or inextricably involved with one another.

   In her fascinating book the author vividly tells the entwined stories of America’s highways and highway robbers.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of entwine.

Other Word Forms

• unentwined adjective
• unintwined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of entwined¹

First recorded in 1805–15; entwine ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; entwine ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

But Ms. Wilson, who was accustomed to working and reworking recipes until they were perfected, was intrigued by how and why an inanimate kitchen object could become so emotionally entwined with her very being.

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As private-credit assets balloon and grow increasingly entwined with the banking system, a Federal Reserve official is calling for a closer examination of the funds that make the private-credit industry run.

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“Twelve years to you is but a day to me,” Nyame responds, grief entwined with his words.

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The MCI logo—an entwined tiger and otter —is one of the most recognizable icons in the world.

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Asia's two top economies are closely entwined, with China the biggest source of tourists -- almost 7.5 million visitors in the first nine months of 2025 -- coming to Japan.

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