Sinuous: meaning, definitions and examples

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sinuous

 

[ หˆsษชnjuษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

snake-like

Having many curves and turns; winding in a serpentine or wavy form.

Synonyms

curving, serpentine, winding

Examples of usage

  • The river followed a sinuous path through the forest.
  • Her sinuous movements on the dance floor captivated the audience.
  • The snake moved with sinuous grace through the grass.
Context #2 | Adjective

complex

Intricate and complex, often in a way that is difficult to follow or understand.

Synonyms

convoluted, intricate, twisting

Examples of usage

  • The plot of the movie was sinuous, with unexpected twists and turns.
  • Her sinuous reasoning led to a confusing conclusion.
  • The sinuous patterns on the fabric were mesmerizing.
Context #3 | Adjective

fluid motion

Moving in a smooth, flowing manner with grace and elegance.

Synonyms

elegant, fluid, graceful

Examples of usage

  • The ballet dancer's sinuous movements were like poetry in motion.
  • The gymnast executed a sinuous routine with precision and skill.
  • The silk scarf floated in sinuous waves in the air.

Translations

Translations of the word "sinuous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinuoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคนเคฐเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschwungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkelok-kelok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะธะฒะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ฒใŒใ‚ŠใใญใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sinueux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sinuoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑvrฤฑmlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ถˆ๊ตฌ๋ถˆํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klikatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kฤพukatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œฟ่œ’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vijugast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bugรฐรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒ’แƒแƒกแƒแƒงแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑvrฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sinuoso

Etymology

The word 'sinuous' has its origins in the late Middle English period, deriving from the Latin word 'sinuosus,' meaning full of windings or turns. The concept of sinuosity has been associated with various natural forms, such as rivers, snakes, and dance movements, highlighting the graceful and winding nature of the word.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,069, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.