Perverted

Pronunciation: /pərˈvɜrtɪd/

Definitions of perverted

adjective distorted or deviating from what is considered normal or acceptable

Example Sentences

A1 He had a perverted sense of humor that made everyone laugh.

A2 The movie had some perverted scenes that made me uncomfortable.

B1 The novel explores the perverted desires of its characters in a dark and twisted way.

B2 The artist's work was criticized for its perverted themes and explicit content.

C1 The psychologist studied the behavior of individuals with perverted tendencies.

C2 The court case involved a complex analysis of the defendant's perverted actions.

Examples of perverted in a Sentence

formal His perverted actions towards his coworkers were reported to HR.

informal I can't believe he made that perverted joke at the party.

slang That guy is so creepy, always saying perverted things.

figurative The perverted nature of the movie left many audience members uncomfortable.

Grammatical Forms of perverted

• past tense: perverted
• plural: perverted
• comparative: more perverted
• superlative: most perverted
• present tense: pervert
• future tense: will pervert
• perfect tense: have perverted
• continuous tense: is perverting
• singular: perverted
• positive degree: perverted
• infinitive: to pervert
• gerund: perverting
• participle: perverted

Origin and Evolution of perverted

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'perverted' originated from the Latin word 'pervertere', which means to overturn or overthrow.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'perverted' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to deviating from what is considered normal or moral behavior.