crisscrossed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈkrɪsˌkrɔst/
KK: /ˈkrɪsˌkrɔst/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has lines or patterns that cross each other in different directions.
Example
The crisscrossed pattern on the fabric made it look unique.
Conversation
Check out this new t-shirt design I got.
Oh wow, I love how the lines are crisscrossed like that!
Right? It makes it look really unique.
Definitely! I might need to get one for myself.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
intersecting
crossing
overlapping
Antonyms
parallel
straight
unidirectional
verb
Definition
To move or cross in a pattern that forms an X shape, often repeatedly or in different directions.
Example
The children crisscrossed the field while playing tag.
Tense Forms
Past: crisscrossed
Past Participle: crisscrossed
Conversation
Did you see the way the paths crisscrossed in the new park?
Yeah, it looks really interesting and fun to explore.
I think it will be great for jogging since they crisscrossed all over.
Root Explanation
Crisscrossed is formed from "criss" (a variant of "cross" meaning to intersect) and "crossed" (from Old English "cros", meaning to mark with a cross). The word describes a pattern or movement that intersects or crosses over itself repeatedly.
Memory Tip
Imagine lines that 'intersect' or 'cross' each other in a repeated pattern — that's what crisscrossed means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.