Convoluted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkän-və-ˌlü-təd/ con·vo·lut·ed

Meaning & Definition of Convoluted

Convoluted (adjective)

  1. having convolutions
  2. involved, intricate

Convoluted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated

    "a convoluted explanation that left the listeners even more confused than they were before"

    similar: baroque, byzantine, complex, complicate, complicated, daedal, elaborate, intricate, involute, involved, knotty, labyrinthian, labyrinthine, sophisticated, tangled
    related: overcomplex, overcomplicated, composite, compound, heterogeneous, mixed, multibranched, multifaceted, multifarious, multipart, varied, challenging, difficult, tough, impenetrable, incomprehensible, inexplicable, Kafkaesque, unfathomable, unintelligible
    opposite: noncomplex, noncomplicated, plain, simple, uncomplicated
    near: oversimplified, simplified, simplistic, homogeneous, uniform, unvaried

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Convoluted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Convoluted:

baroque, byzantine, complex, complicate, complicated, daedal, elaborate, intricate, involute, involved, knotty, labyrinthian, labyrinthine, sophisticated, tangled

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Convoluted

Words with the opposite meaning of Convoluted:

noncomplex, noncomplicated, plain, simple, uncomplicated

Related Words for Convoluted

overcomplex, overcomplicated, composite, compound, heterogeneous, mixed, multibranched, multifaceted, multifarious, multipart, varied, challenging, difficult, tough, impenetrable, incomprehensible, inexplicable, Kafkaesque, unfathomable, unintelligible

Near Antonyms of Convoluted

oversimplified, simplified, simplistic, homogeneous, uniform, unvaried

Origin & Etymology of Convoluted

from past participle of convolute

First known use: 1766

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Convoluted

Words & Phrases Containing Convoluted

convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule, proximal convoluted tubule

Frequently Asked Questions about Convoluted

What does "Convoluted" mean?

"Convoluted" means having convolutions. As an adjective, it is defined as: having convolutions.

What is another word for "Convoluted"?

Other words for "Convoluted" include baroque, byzantine, complex, complicate, complicated, daedal, elaborate and intricate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Convoluted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Convoluted"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Convoluted". Common alternatives include baroque, byzantine, complex, complicate, complicated, daedal, elaborate, intricate, involute and involved.

What is the opposite of "Convoluted"?

Antonyms of "Convoluted" include noncomplex, noncomplicated, plain, simple and uncomplicated. Near antonyms include oversimplified, simplified, simplistic and homogeneous.

How do you use "Convoluted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Convoluted" in a sentence: "a convoluted explanation that left the listeners even more confused than they were before".

Is "Convoluted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Convoluted" is an adjective.

Is "Convoluted" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Convoluted" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Convoluted"?

"Convoluted" is pronounced /ˈkän-və-ˌlü-təd/ and divided into syllables as con·vo·lut·ed.