Warped

Pronunciation: /wɔːrpt/

Definitions of warped

adjective distorted or twisted out of shape; abnormal

Example Sentences

A1 The mirror in the funhouse was warped, making everyone look funny.

A2 The old wooden door had a warped frame, making it difficult to close properly.

B1 The artist's painting had a warped perspective, giving the illusion of movement.

B2 The scientist discovered that the data had been warped by a glitch in the system.

C1 The politician's words were warped by the media to fit their own agenda.

C2 The historian studied how historical events can be warped by biased interpretations.

Examples of warped in a Sentence

formal The artist used a warped piece of wood to create a unique sculpture.

informal The mirror in the funhouse is totally warped, making everyone look funny.

slang His sense of reality is completely warped after watching that movie.

figurative Her perception of the situation was so warped that she couldn't see the truth.

Grammatical Forms of warped

• past tense: warped
• plural: warped
• comparative: more warped
• superlative: most warped
• present tense: warp
• future tense: will warp
• perfect tense: have warped
• continuous tense: is warping
• singular: warped
• positive degree: warped
• infinitive: to warp
• gerund: warping
• participle: warped

Origin and Evolution of warped

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'warped' originated from the Old English word 'weorpan', meaning to turn or twist.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'warped' has evolved to also mean distorted or twisted in a negative connotation, in addition to its original meaning of turning or twisting.