twisty
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈtwɪsti/
KK: /ˈtwɪsti/
adjective
Definition
Having many turns or curves; not straight.
Example
The road was twisty, making it difficult to drive quickly.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: twistier
Superlative: twistiest
Conversation
Did you see that twisty road we drove on yesterday?
Yeah, it was a bit nerve-wracking but also fun!
I love how it winds through the trees; it makes the drive more interesting.
Definitely! Those twisty turns kept me alert the whole time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
curly
spiral
winding
Antonyms
straight
linear
smooth
noun
Definition
A thing that has many twists or turns, often referring to a road or path that is not straight.
Example
The twisty road made the drive more exciting but also a bit challenging.
Conversation
Did you see that twisty road we drove on yesterday?
Yeah, it was pretty wild!
I love how twisty it is, it makes the drive more exciting.
Root Explanation
Twisty → It is formed from "twist" (from Old English "twistian", meaning to twist or turn) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by). The word "twisty" describes something characterized by twists or turns.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'characterized by twists' — that's what 'twisty' means.
Visually Confused Words
twitty
atwist
wist
twit