sinuous — having a winding, curving form; moving in a smooth, flowing manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a winding, curving form; moving in a smooth, flowing manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪnjuəs/
Korean meaning: 구불구불한, 곡선의; 부드럽게 굽이치는
Korean pronunciation: **신**뉴어스
Example Sentences
- The cat moved with sinuous grace, weaving between the furniture like liquid silk.
- My grandmother's sinuous recipe instructions were so confusing that I ended up ordering pizza instead.
- The sinuous mountain road made even experienced drivers feel dizzy.
sinuous
ADJECTIVE//ˈsɪnjuəs//
having a winding, curving form; moving in a smooth, flowing manner
A hiker follows the sinuous forest trail as it winds gracefully
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The sinuous river flows continuous, while the climb remains strenuous
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Origin
From Latin 'sinuosus', derived from 'sinus' meaning 'curve' or 'bend'. The Latin root refers to the winding curves found in nature, such as the bends of rivers or coastlines.
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“The cat moved with sinuous grace, weaving between the furniture like liquid silk.”
“My grandmother's sinuous recipe instructions were so confusing that I ended up ordering pizza instead.”
“The sinuous mountain road made even experienced drivers feel dizzy.”
“Her sinuous argumentative style confused everyone in the debate - nobody knew what her actual point was.”
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