Sinuous

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnjuəs/

Definitions of sinuous

adjective having many curves and turns; winding in a smooth, flexible, and graceful manner

Example Sentences

A1 The river had a sinuous path through the forest.

A2 The snake moved in a sinuous manner across the ground.

B1 The dancer's sinuous movements captivated the audience.

B2 The road twisted and turned in sinuous curves as we drove through the mountains.

C1 The artist's painting depicted the sinuous flow of a river with great detail.

C2 The sinuous lines of the sculpture created a sense of fluidity and movement.

Examples of sinuous in a Sentence

formal The river flowed in a sinuous path through the valley.

informal The road ahead is pretty sinuous, so drive carefully.

slang I love how the dancer moves in such a sinuous way.

figurative Her sinuous personality kept everyone guessing about her true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of sinuous

• past tense: sinuated
• plural: sinuouses
• comparative: more sinuous
• superlative: most sinuous
• present tense: sinuates
• future tense: will sinuate
• perfect tense: has sinuated
• continuous tense: is sinuating
• singular: sinuous
• positive degree: sinuous
• infinitive: to sinuate
• gerund: sinuating
• participle: sinuated

Origin and Evolution of sinuous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sinuous' originated from the Latin word 'sinuosus' which means full of windings or curves.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sinuous' has retained its original meaning of having many curves or turns, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe things that are intricate or complex in nature.