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CONVOLUTED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Convoluted.

How to pronounce convoluted:

US

Convoluted - as an adjective satellite

Rolled longitudinally upon itself

Example: "A convolute petal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convolute14

Highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

Example: "The byzantine tax structure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
byzantine23involved15knotty13labyrinthine20tangled9tortuous8

Convoluted - as a verb

To make unnecessarily complex.

To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

Convoluted - as an adjective

Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.

Complex, complicated, or intricate.

Example: "He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence."

Example Sentences

"The convoluted plot of the movie confused many viewers."
"Her explanation was so convoluted that I couldn't understand what she was trying to say."
"The instructions for assembling the furniture were unnecessarily convoluted."
"The convoluted maze was designed to challenge even the most experienced puzzle solvers."
"The convoluted math problem took me a long time to solve."
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Word Game Points

Is CONVOLUTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, convoluted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONVOLUTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CONVOLUTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, convoluted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONVOLUTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is CONVOLUTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, convoluted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONVOLUTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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