Synonyms for bent
| Grammar : Adj, noun |
| Spell : bent |
| Phonetic Transcription : bɛnt |
Top 10 synonyms for bent Other synonyms for the word bent
- arciform
- crooked
- curvilinear
- decided
- decisive
- dedicated
- disposed
- disposition
- doubled over
- drooping
- droopy
- druthers
- facility
- faculty
- firm
- fixed
- flair
- forte
- genius
- gift
- head-set
- hooked
- humped
- hunched
- inclined
- inclining
- insistent
- intent
- knack
- leaning
- limp
- looped
- mind-set
- nose
- penchant
- predilection
- predisposed
- predisposition
- preference
- proclivity
- propensity
- resolute
- resolved
- round
- rounded
- set
- settled
- sinuous
- slouchy
- slumped
- stooped
- tack
- tendency
- tending
- thing for
- tilt
- turn
- twined
- twisted
- warped
- weakness for
- wilted
Définition of bent
Origin :- "mental inclination," 1570s, probably from earlier literal sense "condition of being deflected or turned" (1530s), from bent (adj.) "not straight" (q.v.).
- adj curved
- adj determined
- noun inclination; talent
- But as Philothea bent over him, she perceived a faint pulsation of the heart.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- This business attended to, Robert bent his steps to Mr. Paine's office.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- The two bent their steps to the shore, and looked out to sea.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- How pale and eager their faces looked as they bent above him!
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- Austin rose and bent over Katherine's chair in some concern.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- Every thought was bent to attain the end, no labour was deemed to arduous.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- Mrs. Roberts was not in the mood to argue; she was bent on information.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- "Or any other man who ever bent a long-bow," cried his victorious adversary.
- Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- "That will I," said Alleyne, blithely, and bent to the task.
- Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- Her voice lowered to a quick pleading, and she bent toward the man at the desk.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
Antonyms for bent
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