Undulating: meaning, definitions and examples

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undulating

[ ˈʌndjʊˌleɪtɪŋ ]

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describing movement

Having a smooth, wavelike motion or appearance. Undulating surfaces or patterns create a sense of fluidity and grace.

Synonyms

rippling, rolling, swaying

Examples of usage

The undulating sea mesmerized the onlookers with its rhythmic waves.
The undulating terrain made it difficult for the hikers to maintain their balance.

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describing movement

To move with a smooth, wavelike motion. The undulating motion can be gentle or more pronounced, resembling waves in the ocean.

Synonyms

ripple, roll, sway

Examples of usage

The long grass undulated in the wind, creating a mesmerizing effect.
The dancer's body undulated gracefully to the rhythm of the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "undulating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ondulante

🇮🇳 लहराता हुआ

🇩🇪 wellig

🇮🇩 bergelombang

🇺🇦 хвилястий

🇵🇱 falisty

🇯🇵 波打つ

🇫🇷 ondulant

🇪🇸 ondulante

🇹🇷 dalgalı

🇰🇷 물결 모양의

🇸🇦 متموج

🇨🇿 vlnitý

🇸🇰 vlnitý

🇨🇳 起伏的

🇸🇮 valovit

🇮🇸 bylgjaður

🇰🇿 толқынды

🇬🇪 ტალღოვანი

🇦🇿 dalğalı

🇲🇽 ondulante

Word origin

The word 'undulating' comes from the Latin word 'undula', meaning 'a small wave'. The concept of undulation has been present in various forms of art and nature, symbolizing movement and fluidity. From the undulating patterns in sand dunes to the undulating motions of ocean waves, this word captures a sense of graceful motion and natural beauty.

See also: undulate, undulatingly, undulation.