contort 1622, from L. contortus, prp. of contorquere "to whirl, twist," from com- "together" + torquere "to twist" (see thwart). Related: Contorted (pp. adj., 1620s).

Example Sentences for contorted

That's impressive given the contorted models that others have come up with.

The building's contorted shape was simultaneously thrilling and frightening.

With her contorted limbs and grimacing face, she seemed unconscious, lost in the brainstorm that envelops seizure sufferers.

Aside from the somewhat contorted language, this is interesting for a few reasons.

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