Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contortion
noun
/kənˈtɔːrʃən/
Definition
A twisted or bent position or form.
Examples
- The contortion of her body amazed everyone at the circus.
- He performed incredible contortions, bending in ways that seemed impossible.
- In yoga, some poses require significant contortion of the body.
Meaning
Contortion refers to the act of twisting or bending out of the normal shape. It is often used to describe a physical position that is highly flexible or distorted.
Synonyms
- Twisting
- Bending
- Distortion
- Deformation
- Flexibility
