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bent

/bˈɛnt/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
    “the set of his mind was obvious”
  2. grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens
  3. an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges
  4. a special way of doing something
    “he had a bent for it”

adjective

  1. fixed in your purpose
    “bent on going to the theater”
  2. used of the back and knees; stooped
    “on bended knee”
  3. of metal e.g.
    “bent nails”

Synonyms for bent

Words that rhyme with bent

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