Undulatingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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undulatingly

 

[ ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe a wave-like or smoothly flowing movement

In a manner marked by waves or wavy undulations; with a smooth, flowing motion. The adverb undulatingly describes a movement that is reminiscent of waves, with a graceful and flowing quality.

Synonyms

flowingly, smoothly, wave-like.

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Word Description / Examples
undulatingly

Used to describe something that moves in a wavy or smooth rising and falling motion, often referring to landscapes or the surface of water.

  • The hills stretched undulatingly into the distance.
  • The flag fluttered undulatingly in the breeze.
flowingly

Often describes movement that is smooth and continuous, similar to the movement of a liquid or something that gives the impression of smooth, graceful motion.

  • Her dress moved flowingly as she danced.
  • The concert was performed flowingly, without any interruptions.
wave-like

Describes movement or patterns that resemble waves, often used in a physical or visual sense.

  • The fabric had a wave-like pattern.
  • The dancer's arms moved in a wave-like motion.
smoothly

Refers to actions or processes that occur without difficulty, interruption, or roughness. It can apply to physical motions, operations, or transitions.

  • The car accelerated smoothly.
  • The meeting went smoothly thanks to the careful planning.

Examples of usage

  • The flag undulated undulatingly in the breeze.
  • She moved undulatingly across the dance floor.

Translations

Translations of the word "undulatingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 onduladamente

🇮🇳 तरंगायित रूप से

🇩🇪 wellenförmig

🇮🇩 bergelombang

🇺🇦 хвилеподібно

🇵🇱 falująco

🇯🇵 うねるように (uneru you ni)

🇫🇷 ondulant

🇪🇸 onduladamente

🇹🇷 dalgalı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 물결치듯이 (mulgyolchideusi)

🇸🇦 بتموج

🇨🇿 vlnitě

🇸🇰 vlnito

🇨🇳 起伏不平地 (qǐfú bùpíng dì)

🇸🇮 valovito

🇮🇸 bylgjótt

🇰🇿 толқындана

🇬🇪 ტალღურად (talghurad)

🇦🇿 dalğalı şəkildə

🇲🇽 onduladamente

Etymology

The adverb undulatingly is derived from the verb undulate, which comes from the Latin word undulatus, meaning 'waved' or 'undulated'. The concept of undulating movements has been observed in nature, such as the movement of waves in the ocean or the swaying of grass in the wind. The word undulatingly captures the graceful and flowing nature of such movements, evoking a sense of beauty and fluidity.

See also: undulate, undulating, undulation.