Vocabulary Entry

writhen

|verb • adjective

verb

Past participle of 'writhe', meaning to twist or contort the body or squirm, especially in pain.

Example Sentences

"He was writhen in agony after twisting his ankle."

"The snake lay writhen on the ground, struggling to escape."

"She felt writhen with guilt after the argument."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The writhen branches of the tree created an eerie silhouette."

"Her expression was a writhen mix of pain and confusion."

"The artist's sculpture depicted a writhen figure, capturing movement beautifully."