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knotted

adjective

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

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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 The key, Hendricks says, is to apply pressure to trigger points and knotted muscles while breathing deeply. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025 The style earns its name from a knotted bow pointing upward at the back of the ankle. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 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 29 Nov. 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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