convoluted

adjective

ˈkän-və-ˌlü-təd How to pronounce convoluted (audio)
Definition of convolutednext
as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated a convoluted explanation that left the listeners even more confused than they were before

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Recent Examples of convoluted Lazzarini’s nine artworks on display, curated by John Ravenal, are convoluted and contorted, distorted into impossible shapes that challenge perception. — Kim Córdova, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Simultaneous with those frequent updates, Diamantis continue to peddle a nutty, convoluted conspiracy theory on his conviction. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 With this convoluted landscape as a backdrop, Carney responded to von der Leyen’s offer this week. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Its aimless, contrived, misogynistic, convoluted, messy, overtly long, abysmal, repetative, slow, shallow, and downright awful. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convoluted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoluted
  1. complicated
  2. intricate
  3. complicate
  4. complex
  5. sophisticated
Adjective
  • The complicated feelings surrounding Jose’s detainment mirrors the response in Staunton over the deportation of Ayuzo Sandoval during the 2025 holidays, which caught the attention of the governor.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The effects crew also rebuilt Rocky’s transparent xenonite barriers digitally to remove reflections, hide operators and maintain the complicated play of light through the set.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • Most Sherlock Holmes stories are mysteries – intricate, complex and brilliantly written.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The pieces feature custom hardware and intricate embroidery highlighting Indian Motorcycle’s iconic headdress badge.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • The company very deliberately targets large enterprise customers, which have the biggest and most complicate supply chain ecosystems.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.
    — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Definition of complicate
Adjective
  • In an era when high-performance vehicles often grow larger, heavier, and more complex with each successive generation, part of the Carrera T’s appeal lies in its restraint.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Advances robot Intelligence Neuron AI is a robot foundation model designed to combine visual perception, touch, sound, language, and memory to help robots perform complex tasks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • Yet, as in many speculative markets, sophisticated participants often have access to better information, stronger analytical tools and more advanced risk-management techniques than retail participants, giving them an informational edge.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The quick start guide is helpful for getting the microwave ready to use, while a more extensive booklet provides the nitty-gritty details on settings and modes like the sophisticated sensor-reheating functions (more on that later).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sophisticated

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“Convoluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoluted. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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