How Do You Spell WRITHING?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪðɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "writhing" is spelled with the letters W, R, I, T, H, I, N, and G. The phonetic transcription of this word in IPA is /ˈraɪðɪŋ/. The first syllable "ri" is pronounced with a long "i" sound, followed by a voiced dental fricative "ð" in the middle syllable "thi". The last syllable ends with a nasal consonant "ŋ" sound. "Writhing" refers to the action of twisting and contorting one's body in pain or discomfort. Correct spelling is important to accurately convey the intended meaning and avoid confusion.

WRITHING Meaning and Definition

1. Writhing is a verb that refers to the act of twisting, contorting, or squirming one's body in a twisting or painful manner, typically as a result of physical discomfort, distress, or extreme emotional response. The term describes a movement characterized by rapid and involuntary motions, often accompanied by a display of visible discomfort or pain.

   When someone is writhing, their body is usually seen bending, convulsing, or contracting, as they attempt to alleviate or cope with the discomfort they are experiencing. This physical response is commonly observed in situations where a person is enduring intense physical pain, struggling with a severe illness, or reacting to extreme emotional distress.

   The term can also be used metaphorically to depict emotional or mental anguish. In this context, writhing implies a state of internal turmoil or inner torment, where an individual expresses their emotional turmoil through their body language or visible signs of distress. It conveys a sense of agony, helplessness, or extreme restlessness.

   Furthermore, writhing can also be associated with certain animal behaviors. For example, some insect larvae undergo a writhing motion as they try to escape from predators or unfavorable conditions. Similarly, certain types of snake movements can be described as writhing, featuring twisting or coiling patterns.

   Overall, writhing captures the essence of contorted, twisting, and painful movements, whether they are caused by physical discomfort, emotional agony, or instinctual responses.

2. • Twisting; distorting.

   • The act of one who or that which writhes.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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• withing 5.7142857%

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Etymology of WRITHING

The word "writhing" comes from the Old English word "writhan", which means to twist or contort. This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "writhaną" and the Proto-Indo-European root "wreit-" which also mean to twist. Over time, the word has evolved and been adapted into its modern form "writhing", which refers to the act of twisting or squirming in pain or discomfort.

Similar spelling words for WRITHING

• writing arm,
• write in,
• written,
• Ruthenic,
• wrathing,
• writing ink,
• writhen,
• wrething,
• writing pad,
• Wreathing,
• inter-wreathing,
• write-in,
• wroten,
• rethink,
• writings,
• writing.

Plural form of WRITHING is WRITHINGS

Conjugate verb Writhing

CONDITIONAL

I would writhe

we would writhe

you would writhe

he/she/it would writhe

they would writhe

FUTURE

I will writhe

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you will writhe

he/she/it will writhe

they will writhe

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have writhed

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PAST

I writhed

we writhed

you writhed

he/she/it writhed

they writhed

PAST PERFECT

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he/she/it had writhed

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PRESENT

I writhe

we writhe

you writhe

he/she/it writhes

they writhe

PRESENT PERFECT

I have writhed

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you have writhed

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they have writhed

I am writhing

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