Meaning & Definition of word "Twisted"

Twisted

/ˈtwɪstɪd/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of twist; to have turned or rotated something.
    • Example: She twisted the cap off the bottle with ease.

adjective:

  • 1. Spiraled or bent out of shape; not straightforward.
    • Example: The twisted branches of the tree created an eerie silhouette against the moonlight.
  • 2. Mentally or emotionally distorted; perverted.
    • Example: His twisted sense of humor often made others uncomfortable.
  • 3. Complicated or convoluted.
    • Example: The plot of the movie was so twisted that I could hardly follow it.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English 'twistian' meaning to twist, bend.

Common Phrases and Expressions

twisted logic:

Rationale that does not follow a clear or standard pattern.

twisted sense of humor:

A type of humor that is dark, morbid, or not conventional.

twisted fate:

An unexpected and often unfavorable twist in someone's destiny.

Related Words

twist:

To turn or bend something into a different shape.

twistedness:

The quality of being twisted or distorted.

twistiness:

The state of being winding or intricately bent.

Slang Meanings of twisted

Meaning: High or intoxicated.

Example Sentence: After smoking, he felt really twisted and couldn't think straight.

Meaning: Strange or bizarre.

Example Sentence: That movie was really twisted, with some shocking plot twists.