B2adjectivepsychologyemotions
US/ˈtwɪs.tɪd/
UK/ˈtwɪs.tɪd/
bent or turned into a curved shape, or strange and cruel in a way that is not normal
In context
The storm left the metal fence a twisted mess.
He gave me a twisted smile and walked away.
The story is about a twisted man who enjoys hurting others.
Words that go with twisted
adjective + noun
- twisted ankleShe missed the match with a twisted ankle.
- twisted metalTwisted metal lay all over the road.
- twisted mindOnly a twisted mind could plan such a crime.
- twisted sense of humorHe has a twisted sense of humor.
- twisted logicThis is twisted logic, and nobody believes it.
adverb + adjective
- badly twistedThe branch was badly twisted by the wind.
adjective + preposition
- twisted withHis face was twisted with pain.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
twisted my ankle boneCorrect: twisted my ankle