Serpentine

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜrpəntaɪn/

Definitions of serpentine

noun A winding or twisting road or path

Example Sentences

A1 The snake slithered through the grass in a serpentine pattern.

A2 The river wound its way through the valley in a serpentine course.

B1 The artist used a serpentine shape in their painting to represent a snake.

B2 The road twisted and turned in a serpentine fashion up the mountain.

C1 The dancer moved with serpentine grace, mimicking the movements of a snake.

C2 The intricate serpentine design on the vase was a symbol of rebirth and renewal.

adjective Of or resembling a serpent or snake, as in form or movement

Example Sentences

A1 The serpentines road wound through the mountains.

A2 The hiker followed the serpentine path through the forest.

B1 The river flowed in a serpentine pattern through the valley.

B2 The artist painted a serpentine line to represent a snake in the artwork.

C1 The detective followed the serpentine trail of clues to solve the mystery.

C2 The dancer moved in a serpentine manner, gracefully weaving through the crowd.

Examples of serpentine in a Sentence

formal The road twisted and turned in a serpentine fashion through the mountains.

informal I love driving on serpentine roads, it's so much fun!

slang That dance move was so serpentine, she really nailed it!

figurative Her serpentine manipulation of the situation left everyone feeling uneasy.

Grammatical Forms of serpentine

past tense

serpented

plural

serpentines

comparative

more serpentine

superlative

most serpentine

present tense

serpentine

future tense

will be serpentine

perfect tense

has been serpentine

continuous tense

is being serpentine

singular

serpentine

positive degree

serpentine

infinitive

to serpentine

gerund

serpentining

participle

serpentined

Origin and Evolution of serpentine

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'serpentine' comes from the Latin word 'serpentinus', which means resembling a serpent or snake.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something winding or twisting like a serpent, the word 'serpentine' evolved to also refer to a type of green mineral with a mottled or spotted appearance, resembling the skin of a snake.