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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No more scratched sunglasses or knotted necklaces sabotaging your morning. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025 Before showering, my hair was knotted and greasy. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025 Waking up with knotted hair and sheet creases on your face doesn’t have to be a reality. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025 Hollywood on Sunday night, with Tory Burch recreating the striking green slip via knotted detailing that mirrored the draping of the original dress. Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knotted

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 18 Dec. 2025.

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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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