Synonyms for

Knotted

Verb / ˈnɑ:tɪd / Another word for knotted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

tied or twisted together; filled with knots

Synonyms & similar words

knotty unknot gnarly knobbed ravel unravel knot gnarled tangle tangled intertwined twisted coiled entwined kinked matted snarled raveled bunched clustered noduled lumpy nodose gnarled knurled bumpy tortuous curled looped

Example sentences

  1. The shoelaces were knotted and hard to undo.
  2. The hair was knotted and needed to be combed.
  3. The rope was knotted to keep it from slipping.
  4. The plant was knotted around the trellis.
  5. The necklace was knotted and needed to be untangled.

Quotes

  • The knotted cords of love cannot be untied. - Proverb
  • A family is a knot tied by angels' hands. - Proverb
  • The heart is a small thing, but desires great. It is restless; it beats against bars; it is a bird longing to fly. - Nikos Kazantzakis

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