Definitions

1. adjective

Having a winding or intricate course; having many turns or bends.

“The tortuous path through the mountains made it difficult to navigate.”

2. noun

A winding or intricate course; a complicated or convoluted situation.

“The tortuous history of the conflict has made it challenging to resolve.”

3. adverb

In a winding or intricate manner; in a complicated or convoluted way.

“The investigation was conducted in a tortuous and time-consuming manner.”