sinuous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a winding or intricate shape; curved or coiled in a series of loops or spirals.

  - "The sinuous path of the river winds through the valley."
  - "The sinuous shape of the snake makes it difficult to follow."
  - "The sinuous curve of the road reveals a stunning view."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

linear , straight , abrupt , broken

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Synonyms

anfractuous , flexuous , serpentine , winding , windy , fluid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sinuous
cunning , junction , funning

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Variants

List of all variants of sinuous that leads to same result
sinuous , sinuously , sinuousness , sinuousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin sinuosus, meaning 'curved' or 'winding'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sinuous' is also used in physics to describe the motion of a wave or a particle.

2. In heraldry, a sinuous line is used to represent a wavy line with a series of distinct waves.

3. The term 'sinuous' comes from the Latin word sinus, meaning 'bosom' or 'pocket'. It may be related to the idea of something winding or curving like the curves of a woman's body.

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Related Concepts

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1. curvilinear: Related to shapes that are not straight lines.

2. serpentine: Having the form of a serpent; winding or coiled.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'sinuous' is often used to describe intricate plots or character development. In art, sinuous lines are used to convey a sense of grace and fluidity.

How to Memorize "sinuous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a winding river or a coiled snake to help remember the meaning of 'sinuous'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sinuous' with the idea of something winding or curved.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'S is for Sinuous, meaning Snakes or Streams wind in a curve'.

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