Added 9 October 2026 writhen /ˈɹɪðən/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsObscure Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about writhen at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Twisted (especially as in pain or struggle). his mad contorted smile Related Words: contortedcrookedwrithedwrythenwreathenwrizledtortwroughtenbendedwretchfulwrathenwrought Back to today's word