convoluted

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒnvəˌluːtɪd/
US: /ˈkɑːnvəˌluːtɪd/

  1. Very complicated and difficult to understand.

    1. The instructions were too convoluted to follow correctly.
    2. The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I couldn't understand the story, even at the end.

  2. Intricate and complex in form or structure; elaborately detailed.

    1. The path was convoluted and hard to navigate.
    2. The sculpture had a convoluted design, with many twists and turns making it visually striking.

Synonyms

tangled intricate byzantine complicated complex
convoluted verb

  1. To make something very complicated and difficult to understand.

    1. He convoluted the explanation on purpose.
    2. The author convoluted the storyline by introducing too many subplots and characters, making reader comprehension challenging.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "convoluted" in English means: Very complicated and difficult to understand., Intricate and complex in form or structure; elaborately detailed..

The phonetic transcription of "convoluted" is /ˈkɒnvəˌluːtɪd/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnvəˌluːtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "convoluted": tangled, intricate, byzantine, complicated, complex.

Example usage of "convoluted": "The instructions were too convoluted to follow correctly.". More examples on the page.