tortuous
adjective/ˈtɔrtʃuəs/
Frequency rank: #17,951 most common English word
Meaning
Full of twists, turns, or bends; not straightforward.
Example sentence
The hikers struggled along the tortuous mountain path that wound through dense forest.
Synonyms & related words
- winding
- twisting
- curving
- meandering
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