Contorted Meaning in English
word · lemma: contort
kənˈtɔɹtəd
kuhn-TOR-tuhd
kəntˈɔːtɪd
kuhn-TAW-tid
Definição
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.
Uso & 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
Frases de Exemplo
His face was contorted with anger.
basic
The metal bar was contorted by the force.
basic
She made a contorted shape with her body.
basic
His lips contorted into a strange smile.
natural
Her expression quickly contorted when she saw the injury.
natural
The tree branches were contorted by the wind after the storm.
natural