sinuous
adjective /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/ literaryDefinition
› moving in a twisting, curving, or indirect way, or having many curves: He enjoyed watching the sinuous bodies of the dancers. The walkers followed the sinuous path through the trees.Bending, twisting and curvingProperties of circles and curves sinuously /-li/ adverb Bending, twisting and curvingProperties of circles and curves
(Definition of sinuous adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- amplitude noun (CURVE)
- arc noun (CURVE)
- arc verb (CURVE)
- arched adjective
- belly noun
- bore noun (HOLE)
- circumference noun
- concave adjective
- concentric adjective
- convex adjective
- curvature noun
- curvy adjective
- domed adjective
- eccentric adjective (NOT CIRCULAR)
- elliptical adjective (SHAPE)
- girth noun (MEASUREMENT)
- globular adjective
- round adjective (CIRCULAR)
- rounded adjective
- spiral adjective
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