knotted

adjective

knot·​ted ˈnä-təd How to pronounce knotted (audio)
Synonyms of knottednext
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: full of knots : gnarled
3
: knotty
4
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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Balagov is indisputably a filmmaker with his own distinctive vision, ideally matched with Evgueni and Sacha Galperine’s glowering score and with Fray’s nimble shooting style, which often takes its cue to get in close from the knotted bodies on the wrestling mats. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 Known for their indestructible qualities, each toy features a knotted rope, squeaker and crinkle, and spiked toy ball inside. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 The unorthodox updo included a nod to the Greek mythological character Medusa, complete with a knotted snake adorned on the back of Yai’s head. Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026 Oddly, this experience clarified a knotted series of truths the exhibition does not articulate. Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knotted

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of knotted was in the 12th century

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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knotted. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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knotted

adjective
knot·​ted
ˈnät-əd
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: knotty
3
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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