undulating — having a smooth wavelike motion or form; rising and falling in gentle curves
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a smooth wavelike motion or form; rising and falling in gentle curves
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌndjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 파도 같은 부드러운 움직임이나 형태를 가진; 완만한 곡선으로 오르락내리락하는
Korean pronunciation: **언**듈레이팅
Example Sentences
- The snake moved across the desert with an undulating motion, like a living wave in the sand.
- Her undulating dance moves at the wedding made everyone think she was either very talented or had too much champagne.
- The undulating countryside reminded me of a green ocean frozen in time.
undulating
ADJECTIVE//ˈʌndjəˌleɪtɪŋ//
having a smooth wavelike motion or form; rising and falling in gentle curves
a young hiker walks along a winding path that follows the gentle curves of the hills. The path rises and falls in smooth waves as it moves across the terrain. The rolling hills create a continuous pattern of soft peaks and valleys that flow into each other. Each hill connects seamlessly to the next in graceful curves that seem to ripple across the landscape. A flock of birds flies overhead, following the same wavelike pattern as the hills below. the terrain having a smooth wavelike motion and rising and falling in gentle curves
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'undula' meaning 'small wave,' which comes from 'unda' meaning 'wave.' Ancient Romans used this to describe the wavelike motion of water and other flowing movements.
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📝Examples
“The snake moved across the desert with an undulating motion, like a living wave in the sand.”
“Her undulating dance moves at the wedding made everyone think she was either very talented or had too much champagne.”
“The undulating countryside reminded me of a green ocean frozen in time.”
“My professor's undulating voice during the three-hour lecture had the same hypnotic effect as counting sheep.”
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