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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With wide sleeves and loose-fitting trousers, the knotted center helps create an hourglass silhouette along your midline. Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 24 June 2026 Style them for your next night out with Another Tomorrow’s slinky tank, a pair of Banana Republic trousers, and Chloé’s knotted leather belt for a look that’s pared-back yet packed with punch. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 June 2026 The dress included a knotted element at the waist, the base of the neckline, which flowed into a breezy skirt with a slit at the front. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 Buggier trails punctuated unpredictably by knotted roots. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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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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