entwined

[ en-twahynd ]

adjective

1. twisted, laced, or wound together:

   I’ve seen some innovative and lovely fences made out of entwined branches.

   She tenderly took his hand, dropping her gaze to their entwined fingers.

2. (of events, themes, characters, etc.) closely or inextricably involved with one another:

   In her fascinating book the author vividly tells the entwined stories of America’s highways and highway robbers.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of entwine.

Other Words From

• un·en·twined un·in·twined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of entwined¹

First recorded in 1805–15; entwine ( def ) + -ed ²( def ) for the adjective senses; entwine ( def ) + -ed ¹( def ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

Empiricism, rationality and truth are all values entwined with the democratic ideal.

From Salon

Because “Never before has a party’s identity been so deeply entwined with the fate, fortunes and flaws of one man.”

From Los Angeles Times

The entwined impacts of climate and conflict have created a huge reservoir of potential recruits for the country’s many conflicts.

From BBC

Esther Perel’s trajectory from private practice psychotherapist to internationally renowned relationship expert is deeply entwined with technology.

From Los Angeles Times

Alcohol was entwined with some of my biggest life milestones.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• involved
• married
• merged
• united