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Twisted vs Convoluted - What's the difference?

twisted | convoluted |

As adjectives the difference between twisted and convoluted

is that twisted is contorted while convoluted is having numerous overlapping coils or folds.

As a verb twisted

is past tense of twist.

twisted

English

Verb

(head)
  • (twist)
  • Adjective

    (head)
  • contorted
  • wound spirally
  • Mentally disturbed or unsound.
  • convoluted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having numerous overlapping coils or folds.
  • Complex, intricate or complicated.
  • He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.