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

Examples of knotted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Looks include unstructured blazers in cotton canvas, loosely knotted neckties, suits cut from houndstooth and Prince of Wales fabrics and tops with painterly prints. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 June 2024 From the moment Richard Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), the English captain and the episode’s namesake, washes ashore, he’s plunged into a knotted web of tensions and alliances. Alison Herman, Variety, 14 June 2024 The actress donned a chrome Fendi gown featuring a knotted asymmetrical halter-neckline and floor-sweeping cape for the ceremony. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024 Optional trim on the edges consisting of yellow knotted fringe. Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2024 The brand, favored by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, and Michael Phelps, is easily recognized by its yellowed, weathered soles and knotted laces, somewhat deceiving of its $740 price tag. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2024 For hair, Carson wanted to channel the ever timeless Grace Kelly in her version of the actress' knotted bun. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024 Holding his hand was Baptista, 26, in a long-sleeve, off-the-shoulder dress with a knotted detail on the neckline. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 Keep everything from jewelry to hair accessories neatly organized, without the knotted mess that takes hours to entangle. Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Aug. 2023

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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 20 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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