knotted

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

Examples of knotted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, the plot, involving Morty’s relationship with a new character, a time warrior named Elle, along with the requisite alternative versions of Rick, is very densely knotted without the benefit of any jokes. —Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026

Haugh lets out the occasional wince, twitch and groan as Patterson kneads knotted muscles and purges lactic acid build-up so Florida’s leading scorer and ironman can continue to shoulder his heavy workload. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026

Our boot laces were broken and knotted, our tattered and ice-caked pants flapped around our legs, and at night our wet clothing froze stiff. —Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026

Swap your flats for snappy red kitten heels for height and a pop of color, and finish with a statement earring (these knotted studs are just $10 on Amazon). —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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