Word
warped
US/ˈwɔɹpt/
UK/wˈɔːpt/
Definition
adj. bent or twisted out of its original shape, usually because of heat or water. It can also describe a person's mind if they think in a strange or dishonest way.
adj. bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of exposure to heat or moisture. In a figurative sense, describes a mind or personality that has become distorted or perverted.
Examples
“The old wooden door is warped and will not close properly.”
“Years of damp conditions in the basement caused the floorboards to become warped and uneven.”
“The critic argued that the director's warped perspective on historical events resulted in a film that was more provocative than accurate.”
Examples
simple
“The old wooden door is warped and will not close properly.”
contextual
“Years of damp conditions in the basement caused the floorboards to become warped and uneven.”
complex
“The critic argued that the director's warped perspective on historical events resulted in a film that was more provocative than accurate.”
Usage
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'become' or 'look', or attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“The window panes are dim and warped; they reflect nothing truly.” Etymology
From warp + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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