convoluted
2 antonyms for convoluted — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Extremely complicated and hard to follow.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Extremely complicated and hard to follow.
“His explanation was so convoluted that nobody understood it.”
Opposites
2. adj
Having many twists, coils, or folds.
“The shell had a convoluted, spiralling shape.”
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How to use convoluted
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
convoluted plot
convoluted argument
convoluted explanation
Etymology
From Latin convolutus, "rolled together, twisted" — related to "revolve."
Full origin of convoluted →Frequently asked questions
What does “convoluted” mean?
The word “convoluted” means extremely complicated and hard to follow. In plain terms, overly complicated, twisted, or hard to follow — used for both physical shapes and confusing explanations.
How do you pronounce “convoluted”?
“Convoluted” is pronounced kon-vuh-LOO-tihd (/ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “convoluted” in a sentence?
Here is “convoluted” used in a sentence: “His explanation was so convoluted that nobody understood it.”
What part of speech is “convoluted”?
“Convoluted” is an adjective.
Where does the word “convoluted” come from?
The word “convoluted” comes from Latin. From Latin convolutus, "rolled together, twisted" — related to "revolve.".
How many meanings does “convoluted” have?
“Convoluted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely complicated and hard to follow.
