snirkligt

Snirkligt is a Swedish adjective and adverb meaning winding, convoluted, or intricate. It is used to describe forms that twist and turn, as well as processes, explanations, or handwriting that are not straightforward.

As an adjective, snirklig describes something with many turns or a complex design: en snirklig väg, en snirklig handstil, eller ett snirkligt korsverk. As an adverb, snirkligt describes the manner in which something is done: planeren var snirkligt konstruerad, han förklarade saken snirkligt.

Usage notes: The term is common in everyday language and carries a slightly evaluative nuance. It can signal neutral appreciation for complexity, but more often it conveys criticism of unnecessary or excessive complexity. It is frequently used about routes, designs, explanations, or narratives that are harder to follow than necessary.

Examples:

- Vi körde en snirklig väg genom skogen.

- Planen var snirkligt konstruerad och möjligen onödigt komplicerad.

- Han förklarade saken snirkligt.

- Den snirkliga handstilen gjorde anteckningarna svåra att läsa.

Se även:

- Vindlande (synonym)

- Krånglig (relaterad)

- Rak (antonym)