tortuously

[US]/ˈtɔːtʃuəsli/
[UK]/ˈtɔrtʃuəsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.in a winding or twisting manner; in a deceptive or insincere manner; with malicious intent; in a roundabout or indirect way

Phrases & Collocations

tortuously long

tortuously winding

tortuously difficult

tortuously slow

tortuously complex

tortuously intricate

tortuously detailed

tortuously convoluted

tortuously indirect

tortuously elaborate

Example Sentences

he explained the concept tortuously, making it hard to understand.

the path to success can be tortuously long and filled with obstacles.

she tortuously navigated through the complex legal system.

the story unfolded tortuously, with many unexpected twists.

they took a tortuously winding road to reach their destination.

his tortuously detailed report was difficult to follow.

the negotiations proceeded tortuously, dragging on for weeks.

she described her feelings tortuously, making them hard to decipher.

the plot developed tortuously, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

his tortuously crafted argument left everyone confused.

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