Windingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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windingly
[ หwaษชndษชลli ]
in a twisting or curving manner
Windingly is an adverb used to describe something that moves in a twisting or curving manner. It is often used to depict a path or road that is not straight but follows a meandering route.
Synonyms
curvingly, meanderingly, twistingly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| windingly |
Similar to 'windingly,' this word also describes something that moves in a winding manner; typographical error/duplication?
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| twistingly |
Describes paths or objects with sharp turns and twists, often indicating something that is difficult to follow or navigate, and can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation.
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| curvingly |
Appropriate for describing smooth, graceful bends or arcs, often applied to roads, lines, or any elongated objects or shapes.
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| meanderingly |
Describes a winding or indirect route, often used for rivers or pathways that wander aimlessly or leisurely. It can also imply a slow, relaxed pace.
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Examples of usage
- The river flowed windingly through the valley.
- The hiking trail led windingly through the forest.
- The snake slithered windingly across the grass.
Translations
Translations of the word "windingly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tortuoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎเคพเคตเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช gewunden
๐ฎ๐ฉ berliku-liku
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฒะธะฒะธััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ krฤto
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒใใใใญใฃใฆ
๐ซ๐ท sinueux
๐ช๐ธ serpenteante
๐น๐ท dolambaรงlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ๋ถ๊ตฌ๋ถํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ klikatฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ kฤพukato
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ่
๐ธ๐ฎ vijugasto
๐ฎ๐ธ bugรฐรณtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธัะตะปะตาฃะดะตะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแ แแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dolama-dola
๐ฒ๐ฝ serpenteante
Etymology
The origin of the word 'windingly' can be traced back to the Middle English word 'winden' which means 'to twist or turn'. Over time, the adverb form 'windingly' emerged to describe actions or movements that follow a twisting or curving path. The word is commonly used in literature and descriptive writing to add depth and imagery to scenes involving meandering routes or paths.
See also: unwind, unwinding, upwind, wind, windbag, windbreaker, windcheater, windfall, winding, windings, window, windpipe, windproof, windward, windy.