entangled — twisted together or caught in something in a complicated way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: twisted together or caught in something in a complicated way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtæŋɡəld/
Example Sentences
- My headphone wires are so entangled, it looks like a bowl of spaghetti exploded.
- The cat became hopelessly entangled in the Christmas lights.
- He got entangled in a love triangle that was more complicated than quantum physics.
entangled
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈtæŋɡəld/]
twisted together or caught in something in a complicated way
The kitten got hopelessly entangled in a ball of yarn.
Entangled in ropes while safety gear dangled, completely tangled!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'tanglen' (to twist together, confuse) dating to the 14th century, combined with the prefix 'en-' to intensify the meaning.
Breakdown
en- (completely, thoroughly) + tangle (to twist or weave together) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My headphone wires are so entangled, it looks like a bowl of spaghetti exploded.”
“The cat became hopelessly entangled in the Christmas lights.”
“He got entangled in a love triangle that was more complicated than quantum physics.”
“The company became entangled in a series of legal disputes.”
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