1. twisted or bent positions or movements of the body
2. complex or difficult mental or verbal efforts to explain or justify something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The gymnast performed amazing contortions during her floor routine.
• The yoga instructor demonstrated several difficult contortions.
• His face showed painful contortions as he lifted the heavy weight.
• The politician's contortions to explain his position were unconvincing.
• She went through mental contortions trying to justify her decision.
• The acrobat's body contortions amazed the audience.
• His verbal contortions only made the situation more confusing.