Meaning
winding, convoluted
- Having many twists and turns (paths, roads, rivers).
- Devious, complicated, or convoluted (arguments, procedures).
In a sentence
Abbiamo guidato lungo una strada tortuosa per raggiungere la cima.
We drove along a winding road to reach the peak.
Il processo burocratico è stato particolarmente tortuoso e snervante.
The bureaucratic process was particularly convoluted and nerve-wracking.
Non è pericoloso percorrere quel sentiero così tortuoso di notte?
Isn't it dangerous to walk along that winding path at night?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tortuoso | masculine · singular |
| tortuosa | feminine · singular |
| tortuosi | masculine · plural |
| tortuose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can describe literal bends in roads as well as figurative dishonesty or bureaucratic complexity.