Anfractuous

Pronunciation: /ænˈfræktʃuəs/

Definitions of anfractuous

adjective characterized by windings and turnings; sinuous

Example Sentences

A1 The path through the forest was anfractuous, with many twists and turns.

A2 She followed the anfractuous road through the mountains, unsure of where it would lead.

B1 The river flowed in an anfractuous manner, creating small pools and waterfalls along its path.

B2 The labyrinthine caves were so anfractuous that even experienced spelunkers got lost.

C1 The anfractuous negotiations between the two countries lasted for months before a resolution was reached.

C2 The politician's anfractuous speech was difficult to follow, with multiple digressions and tangents.

Examples of anfractuous in a Sentence

formal The anfractuous path through the forest required careful navigation.

informal The anfractuous road to the beach was full of twists and turns.

slang I got lost in the anfractuous maze at the amusement park.

figurative Her thoughts took an anfractuous route before reaching a conclusion.

Grammatical Forms of anfractuous

• past tense: anfractuated
• plural: anfractuouses
• comparative: more anfractuous
• superlative: most anfractuous
• present tense: anfractuates
• future tense: will anfractuate
• perfect tense: has anfractuated
• continuous tense: is anfractuating
• singular: anfractuous
• positive degree: anfractuous
• infinitive: to anfractuate
• gerund: anfractuating
• participle: anfractuating

Origin and Evolution of anfractuous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'anfractuous' originated from the Latin word 'anfractuosus', meaning winding or twisting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'anfractuous' has retained its original meaning of winding or twisting, and is commonly used in literature and poetry to describe something with a convoluted or intricate path.