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twisty

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtwɪsti// UK //twˈɪsti// twisty

adj. having many turns or bends. You use this to describe a road, a path, or even a story that is full of unexpected changes.

adj. characterised by numerous turns, bends, or sudden changes in direction. Often used to describe physical paths or narrative structures that are complex and unpredictable.


SIMPLE

The mountain road is very twisty and narrow.

CONTEXTUAL

We spent hours walking through the twisty alleys of the old city before finding the main square.

COMPLEX

The author's latest novel features a twisty plot that keeps the reader guessing about the true motives of the protagonist until the final chapter.

Synonyms
Origin

From twist + -y.

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