Added 30 September 2026
convoluted
/ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/ adjective
In Latin: involūtus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about convoluted at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.
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Complex, complicated, or intricate.
He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.
verb
- simple past and past participle of convolute