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tortuous
adjective
Twisted; having many turns; convoluted.
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- S
- Contains
- ORTUOU
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/ˈtɔːt͡ʃuːəs/ /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃuəs/
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
Twisted; having many turns; convoluted.
Oblique; applied to the six signs of the zodiac (from Capricorn to Gemini) that ascend most rapidly and obliquely.
Injurious; tortious.