knotted

1 of 2

adjective

knot·​ted ˈnä-təd 

1

: tied in or with a knot

2

: full of knots : gnarled

3

: knotty

4

: ornamented with knots or knobs

knotted

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of knot entry 2

Examples of knotted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Crafted from the finest, lightest tweed, the dress—chosen by stylist Ramona Tabita—features a sumptuous knotted structure that opens into a generous back neckline and culminates in a majestic train that skims the red carpet. — Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026

Above and below the main narrative of the Bayeux Tapestry are two strips filled with ancient beasts, including tail-chasing dogs and tightly knotted swans. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

The waist of the dress was defined with knotted fabric at the center and some fabric ruching. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

The score remained knotted until the eighth inning, when Dodgers left-hander Tanner Scott gave up a leadoff double to Matt Olson — the first extra-base hit of the game — and a two-out RBI single to Ozzie Albies to give the Braves the lead. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing knotted

• get knotted

Rhymes for knotted

• blotted
• clotted
• dotted
• jotted
• plotted
• potted
• rotted
• slotted
• spotted
• squatted
• swatted
• trotted

Kids Definition

knotted

adjective

knot·​ted

ˈnät-əd

1

: tied in or with a knot

2

: knotty

3

: ornamented with knots or knobs