Definition of writhen in English:

writhen

(also wrythen)

adjective ˈrɪð(ə)nˈriT͟Hən

1literary Twisted or contorted out of normal shape or form.
Example sentencesExamples
- The mist spreads, smooth despite its writhen mass, dividing neatly and travelling down in four directions.
- Gwyneth stopped for a moment along the writhen and narrow forest path, ‘Something isn't right Evelyn…‘
- It's afternoon, about a quarter to one, and the sparrows abound, alighting in the numerous olive trees twisting in writhen contortion round the flanks of the pavilion.
2(of antique glass or silver) having spirally twisted ornamentation.
Example sentencesExamples
- Among these may be mentioned the writhen knop dating from about 1550.
- This small corkscrew has a green-stained ivory handle and a silver shank with beaded and writhen fluted decoration.

Origin

Old English in the sense 'plaited, entwined', archaic past participle of writhe.

Definition of writhen in US English:

writhen

adjectiveˈriT͟Hən

1literary Twisted or contorted out of normal shape or form.
Example sentencesExamples
- Gwyneth stopped for a moment along the writhen and narrow forest path, ‘Something isn't right Evelyn…‘
- It's afternoon, about a quarter to one, and the sparrows abound, alighting in the numerous olive trees twisting in writhen contortion round the flanks of the pavilion.
- The mist spreads, smooth despite its writhen mass, dividing neatly and travelling down in four directions.
2(of antique glass or silver) having spirally twisted ornamentation.
Example sentencesExamples
- This small corkscrew has a green-stained ivory handle and a silver shank with beaded and writhen fluted decoration.
- Among these may be mentioned the writhen knop dating from about 1550.

Origin

Old English in the sense ‘plaited, entwined’, archaic past participle of writhe.

单词	writhen
释义	Definition of writhen in English: writhen (also wrythen) adjective ˈrɪð(ə)nˈriT͟Hən 1literary Twisted or contorted out of normal shape or form. Example sentencesExamples The mist spreads, smooth despite its writhen mass, dividing neatly and travelling down in four directions. Gwyneth stopped for a moment along the writhen and narrow forest path, ‘Something isn't right Evelyn…‘ It's afternoon, about a quarter to one, and the sparrows abound, alighting in the numerous olive trees twisting in writhen contortion round the flanks of the pavilion. 2(of antique glass or silver) having spirally twisted ornamentation. Example sentencesExamples Among these may be mentioned the writhen knop dating from about 1550. This small corkscrew has a green-stained ivory handle and a silver shank with beaded and writhen fluted decoration. Origin Old English in the sense 'plaited, entwined', archaic past participle of writhe. Definition of writhen in US English: writhen adjectiveˈriT͟Hən 1literary Twisted or contorted out of normal shape or form. Example sentencesExamples Gwyneth stopped for a moment along the writhen and narrow forest path, ‘Something isn't right Evelyn…‘ It's afternoon, about a quarter to one, and the sparrows abound, alighting in the numerous olive trees twisting in writhen contortion round the flanks of the pavilion. The mist spreads, smooth despite its writhen mass, dividing neatly and travelling down in four directions. 2(of antique glass or silver) having spirally twisted ornamentation. Example sentencesExamples This small corkscrew has a green-stained ivory handle and a silver shank with beaded and writhen fluted decoration. Among these may be mentioned the writhen knop dating from about 1550. Origin Old English in the sense ‘plaited, entwined’, archaic past participle of writhe.
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