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tortuously

/ˈtɔːrtjuːəsli/ adverb · British & US
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What does tortuously mean?

adverb

In a way that is difficult to understand or follow because of being overly complicated or indirect.

Example

"The professor's explanation was tortuously long and confusing."

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