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sinuously

 

[ ˈsɪnjuəsli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb used to describe movement

In a sinuous manner; with many curves and turns.

Synonyms

curving, twisting, winding

Examples of usage

  • The river flowed sinuously through the valley.
  • The snake moved sinuously across the forest floor.
  • The dancer's body moved sinuously to the rhythm of the music.
Context #2 | Adjective

adjective used to describe shapes or movements

Having many curves and turns; winding.

Synonyms

curving, twisting, winding

Examples of usage

  • The road followed a sinuous path up the mountain.
  • Her sinuous movements captivated the audience.
  • The tree branches formed sinuous patterns against the sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "sinuously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinuosamente

🇮🇳 लहराते हुए

🇩🇪 geschmeidig

🇮🇩 berliku-liku

🇺🇦 звивисто

🇵🇱 kręto

🇯🇵 曲がりくねって

🇫🇷 sinueusement

🇪🇸 sinuosamente

🇹🇷 kıvrılarak

🇰🇷 구불구불하게

🇸🇦 بتعرج

🇨🇿 závitovitě

🇸🇰 zvlneno

🇨🇳 蜿蜒地

🇸🇮 ovijajoče

🇮🇸 bugðótt

🇰🇿 ирелеңдеп

🇬🇪 მოხრილად

🇦🇿 dalğalı

🇲🇽 sinuosamente

Etymology

The word 'sinuous' originated from the Latin word 'sinuosus', meaning full of windings or turns. It has been used in English to describe winding or curving shapes or movements since the 17th century. The idea of sinuosity is often associated with elegance and gracefulness, as seen in the sinuous movements of a dancer or the winding path of a river.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,194, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.