knotted

adjective

knot·​ted ˈnä-təd How to pronounce knotted (audio)
Synonyms of knottednext
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: full of knots : gnarled
3
: knotty
4
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026 The 100% New Zealand wool has a hand-knotted construction that only adds to this rug’s opulent look. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026 Fashionable expressions of this could be a patchwork bag or a pair of electric lime heels; for the home, Nordic Knots’ hand-knotted rug is a fun take on British gardens. — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 26 July 2026 The midi is made from a lightweight cotton blend with a button-down front and knotted belt. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for knotted

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First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of knotted was in the 12th century

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knotted

adjective
knot·​ted
ˈnät-əd
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: knotty
3
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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