Synonyms for

Tortuous

Verb / ˈtɔ:rtʃʌwʌs / Another word for tortuous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tortuous means full of twists and turns, or excessively lengthy or complicated.

Synonyms & similar words

knotty voluminous involved twisting twisty byzantine convoluted tangled winding winding twisty curving meandering convoluted serpentine circuitous sinuous intricate crooked indirect devious tangled complex complicated involved long-winded prolix rambling verbose

Example sentences

  1. The river followed a tortuous path through the mountains.
  2. The maze was filled with tortuous twists and turns.
  3. Her explanation was so tortuous that I couldn't understand it.
  4. The tortuous process of completing the paperwork took hours.
  5. The road became tortuous as we climbed higher into the hills.

Quotes

  • Life is a long and tortuous journey.
  • The path to success is often tortuous, but worth it in the end.
  • Love can sometimes take a tortuous route.

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