tortuous

/ˈtɔrtʃ(əw)əs/

adjective

1. full of twists and turns

"the route is remote and tortuous"

2. excessively lengthy and complex

"a tortuous argument"

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  • simple
  • straight
  • convoluted
  • direct
  • twisting
  • serpentine

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