twisty
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.having many bends or turns rather than being straight.
adj.characterised by multiple curves, bends, or windings in physical form.
Simple“The bus drove slowly along the twisty mountain road.”
In context“The cyclists struggled to maintain their speed as they navigated the twisty descent through the valley.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having many unexpected changes or surprises in a story.
adj.possessing a complex or convoluted narrative structure with frequent plot twists.
Simple“I loved the movie, but the plot was so twisty that I got a bit confused.”
In context“Critics praised the novel for its twisty narrative, though some readers found the final revelation somewhat implausible.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a small triangle or icon on a screen that you click to show or hide information.
n.a graphical user interface element, often a small arrow, that rotates to expand or collapse a section of content.
Simple“Click the small twisty next to the folder name to see the files inside.”
In context“The developer adjusted the CSS to ensure the twisty rotated smoothly when the user toggled the sidebar menu.”
Synonymsdisclosure triangleexpander - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a small section of hair that has been twisted together.
n.a strand or section of hair formed into a spiral or braid-like shape by twisting.
Simple“She spent the afternoon putting her hair into small, neat twisties.”
In context“The stylist recommended using a light gel to help the twisties hold their shape throughout the day.”
From twist + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.