writhen

An archaic adjective meaning twisted, contorted, or distorted in shape, often used in older literary contexts.

• 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее скрученный, искривлённый или деформированный по форме, часто используемое в старых литературных контекстах.

1. Twisted or contorted C2 formal british

   Twisted, especially as a result of pain, struggle, or strong emotion.

   • His face was writhen with agony after the accident.
   • The old tree had writhen branches that looked like gnarled hands.
   • She gave a writhen smile, betraying her inner turmoil.

   🇷🇺Искривлённый или искажённый

   Synonyms: bentcontortedcrookeddistortedgnarledtwistedwarped

   Antonyms: straightunbentupright