twisted
Translation
bent, contorted, perverse
Examples
The car was a mass of twisted metal.
The car was a mass of twisted metal.
He has a twisted sense of humour.
He has a twisted sense of humor.
Grammar Patterns
twisted + ((noun)) The tree had twisted branches.
Similar Words
Synonyms: contorted, warped, perverse; Antonyms: straight, normal
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'to twist'.
Memory Tips
Picture a twisted pretzel or a character with a twisted smile.