adj
writhing
Writhing (adj) means twisting the body sharply, usually in pain. Example: “The writhing patient was rushed into surgery.”
adj
1
Twisting the body sharply, usually in pain.
"The writhing patient was rushed into surgery."
noun
1
The act of twisting the body in pain or discomfort.
"His writhing eventually eased once the painkillers took effect."
How to use writhing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTwisting about violently, usually from pain.
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Etymology
This word came into English via Middle English writhyng, formed from writhe and -ing.
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What does “writhing” mean?
The word “writhing” means twisting the body sharply, usually in pain. In plain terms, twisting about violently, usually from pain.
How do you use “writhing” in a sentence?
Here is “writhing” used in a sentence: “The writhing patient was rushed into surgery.”
What part of speech is “writhing”?
Depending on how it is used, “writhing” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “writhing” have?
“Writhing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: twisting the body sharply, usually in pain.
