knotted

adjective

knot·​ted ˈnä-təd How to pronounce knotted (audio)
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: full of knots : gnarled
3
: knotty
4
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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At his Senate confirmation hearing on Jan. 15, the man poised to take control of the U.S. Department of Energy and its vast apparatus of technological research and development sat behind a walnut desk wearing a gray suit and a crisply knotted red tie. Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2025 Guess Anne Belted Cardigan An oversized shawl collar with knotted fringe and deep hip patch pockets make an instant style statement. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Her look featured a bikini top with a knotted detail in the center, wide-leg pants and a matching headband to tie everything together. Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025 The contemporary cabin design is another perk, characterized by knotted pine ceilings, charcoal walls, and rustic accents. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knotted

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of knotted was in the 12th century

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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knotted. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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knotted

adjective
knot·​ted
ˈnät-əd
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: knotty
3
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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