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twisty Definition

twisty (twis)

adjective

  1. having many twists and turns a twisty road
  2. not simple or straightforward; characterized by complexity, surprises, etc. a twisty plot

twisty Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • circuit: The cars race in pairs down the twisty hill climb circuit using the force of gravity alone.
  • lane: Driver follows you for some time on a twisty lane, unable to overtake.
  • road: Small twisty roads in a place where the rich people live.
  • passage: Maze This is part ot a maze of twisty little passages, all alike.
  • plot: This is a chunky book with a dark and twisty plot.
  • track: I've never been to Nogaro before but it looks like a very interesting and twisty track.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: On tarmac - not very twisty tarmac - where they can use all their power, they are in their element.
  • quite: The stretch to Ripon is quite twisty, tho reasonably flat, and has caused many accidents in the past.
  • fairly: It's a fairly twisty turny drive until you get to the top of the loch and the beach area.

Used with adjective complement

  • get: As the roads of get twistier, the test gets sterner, and the Rover's case sadly begins to fall apart.