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Meaning of sinuous
The primary meaning of the word "sinuous" is describing something that has many curves or turns.
Etymology of sinuous
The word "sinuous" originates from the Latin "sinuosus", which is derived from "sinus", meaning "curve" or "bend", and the suffix "-ous", which forms an adjective
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe winding or curved shapes, paths, or movements
Synonyms
winding
curved
twisting
turning
serpentine
meandering
circuitous
indirect
tortuous
convoluted
labyrinthine
spiraling
coiling
curling
bending
flexuous
undulating
wavy
zigzag
irregular
uneven
rough
rocky
jagged
serrated
sinuate
curvaceous
curved
crooked
bent
angular
irregular
wiggly
squiggly
snaky
snaking
Definitions
- Having many curves or turns, winding or twisting
- * (Of a shape or path) having a smooth, wavy, or curving shape
Usage Examples
- The sinuous path wound its way through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape
- * The sinuous lines of the sculpture created a sense of dynamic movement and energy
Antonyms
straight
direct
linear
straightened
unwinding
uncurving
uncoiling
unbending
straightening
rectilinear
uniform
regular
even
smooth
flat
level
horizontal
vertical
perpendicular
right-angled
angular
sharp
abrupt
jagged