1. of, relating to, or characteristic of contortion or contortionists; involving extreme twisting or bending of the body
Usage: often used to describe acrobatic performances or physical feats
2. deliberately distorted or twisted in meaning; involving convoluted reasoning or interpretation
Usage: figurative use; often critical in tone

Examples

• The circus performer executed a contortionistic routine that amazed the audience.
• Her contortionistic flexibility allowed her to fit into impossibly small spaces.
• The argument relied on contortionistic logic to reach its conclusion.
• The contortionistic movements of the dancer defied normal human anatomy.
• His contortionistic interpretation of the law was widely criticized by legal experts.
• The acrobat's contortionistic skills had taken years of training to develop.