CEFR B2

distorted

adjective

Meaning

Pulled or twisted out of a natural, normal, or original shape or state.

Examples

The heat rising from the pavement caused the distant horizon to appear distorted.
His account of the argument was so distorted that I barely recognized the events he described.

Synonyms: bent, twisted, warped, deformed

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distorted (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: dɪˈstɔːrtɪd

Definition

Pulled or twisted out of a natural, normal, or original shape or state.

Examples

The heat rising from the pavement caused the distant horizon to appear distorted.
His account of the argument was so distorted that I barely recognized the events he described.
Old audio tapes often become distorted over time, resulting in a crackling, unclear sound.

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