adj

convoluted

kon-vuh-LOO-tihd

adj

Extremely complicated and hard to follow.

"His explanation was so convoluted that nobody understood it."

"The plot of the film is needlessly convoluted."

Having many twists, coils, or folds.

"The shell had a convoluted, spiralling shape."

How to Use Convoluted

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In plain EnglishOverly complicated, twisted, or hard to follow — used for both physical shapes and confusing explanations.

Common pairings

convoluted plot convoluted argument convoluted explanation

more convoluted comparative, most convoluted superlative

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From Latin convolutus, "rolled together, twisted" — related to "revolve."

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