In a manner that involves twisting or contortion; in a way that bends or writhes.
From 'contortive' (adjective) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', creating an adverb that describes how something is done with twisting or contortion involved.
Adverbs like 'contortively' are rarely used because they're cumbersome—instead, English speakers prefer clearer alternatives like 'by twisting' or 'in a twisted manner,' showing how language naturally prunes awkward formations.
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