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tortuous

[ˈtɔːtʃuəs]

tortuous Definition

  • 1full of twists and turns, excessively lengthy and complex
  • 2deceitfully indirect or morally crooked

Using tortuous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tortuous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tortuous path through the mountains was treacherous.

  • Example

    The legal process was long and tortuous.

  • Example

    The politician's tortuous explanation only served to confuse the audience.

tortuous Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for tortuous

Phrases with tortuous

  • tortuous road

    a road that is winding and full of twists and turns

    Example

    The tortuous road through the mountains was difficult to navigate.

  • reasoning that is excessively complicated and difficult to follow

    Example

    The professor's tortuous reasoning made it hard for the students to understand the concept.

  • a route that is winding and indirect

    Example

    The delivery truck had to take a tortuous route to avoid traffic.

Origins of tortuous

from Latin 'tortuosus', meaning 'full of twists and turns'

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Summary: tortuous in Brief

The term 'tortuous' [ˈtɔːtʃuəs] refers to something that is full of twists and turns, often excessively lengthy and complex. It can also describe something that is deceitfully indirect or morally crooked. Examples include 'The tortuous path through the mountains was treacherous' and 'The politician's tortuous explanation only served to confuse the audience.'