A term used to describe something that is full of tangles or knots.

Example sentence: The little girl's hair was so tangly that her mother had to spend hours combing through it.

A term used to describe an intricate or complicated situation.

Example sentence: The project became tangly as multiple teams had conflicting opinions on the best approach.

A person skilled in creating or untangling knots and tangles.

Example sentence: Martha, the tangly, effortlessly unraveled the mess of cords behind the television.

In a manner that involves tangles or knots.

Example sentence: The vines grew tangly around the trellis, creating an enchanting natural pattern.

In select regions, especially in coastal areas, “tangly” can refer to a feeling of uneasiness or discomfort caused by excessive humidity.

Example sentence: The oppressive heat and humidity made everyone feel tangly and eager to escape to an air-conditioned space.