Sinuously: meaning, definitions and examples
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sinuously
[ ˈsɪnjuəsli ]
adverb used to describe movement
In a sinuous manner; with many curves and turns.
Synonyms
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.
adjective used to describe shapes or movements
Having many curves and turns; winding.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.