Difference between Twisted and Artful

What is the difference between Twisted and Artful?

Twisted as an adjective is contorted while Artful as an adjective is performed with, or characterized by, art or skill.

Twisted

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: contorted wound spirally Mentally disturbed or unsound.

Example sentence: I'm fascinated by the way Diane Arbus saw things. She came from this fashion background and then twisted it.

Artful

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill.Artificial; imitative.Using or exhibiting much art, skill, or contrivance; dexterous; skillful.Cunning; disposed to cunning indirectness of dealing; crafty; as, an artful boy. [The usual sense.]

We hope you now know whether to use Twisted or Artful in your sentence.

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