Definition

Describing something that is twisted or distorted from what is normal or acceptable, often in a moral or sexual context.

Example

His perverted sense of humor made many people uncomfortable.

Conversation

Did you hear about that movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I heard it has some pretty perverted scenes.

I can't believe they would include something so inappropriate.

I know, it seems like they just want to shock the audience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Perverted → It is formed from "per-" (meaning through or completely) and "vertere" (meaning to turn). The word describes something that has been completely turned away from what is considered normal or acceptable.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has been 'completely turned' ('per-') away from its original state ('vertere') — that's why perverted means deviating from what is normal.

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