adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To make unnecessarily complex. transitive
2. 2
   practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive wordnet
3. 3
   To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers. transitive
4. 4
   curl, wind, or twist together wordnet
5. 5
   To confuse, mix up (something) with something else. transitive

Adjective

1. 1
   Convoluted.
2. 2
   Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.

Adjective

1. 1
   rolled longitudinally upon itself wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adorncoiledconvolutedconvolveconvolvedecorate

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere (“to roll together”).

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