Definition

Having more twists or turns than something else.

Example

The road became twistier as we drove through the mountains.

Conversation

Have you seen the new bike trail by the river?

Yeah, I checked it out last weekend!

I heard it’s even twistier than the old one.

Definitely! It makes the ride a lot more fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Twistier → It is formed from "twist" (from Old English *twistian*, meaning to twist or turn) and the comparative suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The word "twistier" means more twisted or having a greater degree of twist.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for twisting, and remember that "twistier" means something that is more twisted.

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