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- Dictionarycontortion/kənˈtɔːʃn/
noun
- 1. a twisted or bent condition, state, or form: "their facial contortions are hilarious"
- 2. the skill of twisting and bending one's body into strange and unnatural positions, as a form of entertainment: "she has been performing contortion internationally for twelve years"
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Contortion is the action of twisting or bending violently and unnaturally, or the result of this. It can also mean a strange and unnatural way of thinking or saying something. See more meanings, pronunciation and translations of contortion.
Contort means to twist in a violent manner or to twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related words of contort.
Contortion is the act or process of contorting, or the state of being contorted. It can also mean something twisted or out of the ordinary in character, meaning, etc. See how to use contortion in a sentence and find synonyms for this word.
Contortion is a performance art of extreme physical flexibility, often accompanied by acrobatics, circus acts or music. Learn about the skills, risks, history and notable contortionists from different cultures and traditions.
Contortion is the act or process of twisting or deforming the shape of something, or a twisted shape or position. Find synonyms, translations, and usage examples of contortion in different contexts.
Contortion is a noun that means movements of your body or face into unusual shapes or positions. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and usage with Collins English Dictionary.
A contortion is a twisted position. Yoga can feel like a series of contortions to beginners. People who twist their bodies into contortions professionally are called contortionists.
