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

Those looking to make more of an investment should explore hand-knotted wool rugs, the designer adds, noting that these look elevated and are top quality. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

For a slouchier vibe, the Suede Tote Bag features a soft suede finish, knotted handle, and relaxed silhouette for that effortless, thrown-together look that somehow always works. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

How will the tightly knotted structure of the grammar and syntax loosen into meaning? — Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026

Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 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