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/
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
The sinuous river winds through the green valley like a silver ribbon.
The sinuous river flows continuous, while the climb remains strenuous
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
sinu- (curve, bend) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = sinuous (full of curves and bends)
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📝Examples
“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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