undulate — to move with a smooth wavelike motion
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move with a smooth wavelike motion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌndʒəleɪt/
Example Sentences
- The belly dancer's body undulated like a mesmerizing wave at the talent show
- The lazy cat undulated across the warm pavement, looking like furry jelly
- Her hair undulated in the ocean breeze as she walked along the beach
undulate
VERB[/ˈʌndʒəleɪt/]
to move with a smooth wavelike motion
Golden wheat fields undulate gently under the summer breeze.
Un-duel ate their anger — now they wave like water!
Waves undulate while minds calculate and data populate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'undulatus', the past participle of 'undulare', meaning 'to move in waves'. This derives from 'unda', meaning 'wave'.
Breakdown
un- (wave) + -dulat- (to move) + -e (verb infinitive) = undulate (to move in a wavelike motion)
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📝Examples
“The belly dancer's body undulated like a mesmerizing wave at the talent show”
“The lazy cat undulated across the warm pavement, looking like furry jelly”
“Her hair undulated in the ocean breeze as she walked along the beach”
“The undulating terrain made hiking challenging but scenic”
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