Contorted Meaning in English
word · lemma: contort
Definition
Twisted or bent out of its normal shape, often in a way that looks strange or painful. It is most often used to describe faces, bodies, or objects.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal/written language and often describes extreme physical distortion, especially facial expressions ('contorted with pain', 'contorted features'). Rarely used for mild bends. Often implies discomfort or something unnatural.
Spanish: retorcido - desfiguradoPortuguese (BR): contorcido - deformadoPortuguese (PT): contorcido - deformadoChinese (Simplified): 扭曲的 - 变形的Chinese (Traditional): 扭曲的 - 變形的Hindi: मरोड़ा हुआ - विकृतArabic: ملتوٍ - مشوَّهBengali: বিকৃত - মোচড়ানোRussian: искажённый - перекрученныйJapanese: ゆがんだ - ねじれたVietnamese: vặn vẹo - méo móKorean: 일그러진 - 뒤틀린Turkish: bükülmüş - çarpılmışUrdu: مڑا ہوا - بگڑا ہواIndonesian: terpuntir - terpelintir
Example Sentences
His face was contorted with anger.
basic
The metal bar was contorted by the force.
basic
Her expression quickly contorted when she saw the injury.
natural
She made a contorted shape with her body.
basic
The tree branches were contorted by the wind after the storm.
natural
His lips contorted into a strange smile.
natural