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adjective

Definition of entwinednext
as in twisted

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entwined

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verb

past tense of entwine
1
as in weaved
to cause to twine about one another marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis

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2
as in coiled
to follow a circular or spiral course the quick-growing vine was soon entwining around the fence post

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwined
  1. twisted
  2. curled
  3. warped
Adjective
  • This twisted peppermint candle has all the classic holiday scents rolled into one and is only available during the holidays, giving it more of an exclusive feel.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Add in the ability to beat a mean mug when needed, and this talented, twisted queen is ready to go all the way in the competition!
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of twisted
Verb
  • Created by hairstylist George Northwood, the bridal look featured loose curled pieces framing her face.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The baby was curled into a ball, looking eerily still.
    Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of curled
Adjective
  • This Hubble image features Arp 122, a galaxy that actually comprises two vast galaxies colliding with each other—NGC 6040, the tilted, warped spiral galaxy at left, and LEDA 59642, the round, face-on spiral galaxy at right.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The space reflects its years in warped wood floors, exposed silver radiators, and layer upon layer of paint.
    Camille Freestone, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of warped
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