sinuous
The word “sinuous” has 3 syllables: sin-u-ous
It's pronounced as /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/
What is synonym and antonym for sinuous?
In the thesaurus, “sinuous” has 34 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for sinuous along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for sinuous
- bending
- circling
- circuitous
- coiled
- coiling
- corkscrew
- crazy
- crooked
- curled
- curling
- curved
- curving
- curvy
- devious
- indirect
- irregular
- jagged
- looping
- meandering
- rambling
- roundabout
- serpentine
- spiral
- spiraling
- swirling
- tortuous
- twisted
- twisting
- uneven
- wandering
- winding
- windy
- zigzag
- zigzagging
Antonyms for sinuous
- direct
- linear
- straight
- straightaway
Meanings of sinuous
- adjective
- Having curves in alternate directions; meandering.
- Moving gracefully and in a supple manner.
- Morally crooked; shifty.
Example Sentences
- The sinuous river wound through the green valley.
- She admired the sinuous movements of the dancer.
- A sinuous path led up the mountain.
- The cat moved with a sinuous grace across the floor.
- The artist captured the sinuous curves of the sculpture.
On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sinuous, such as: bending, circling, circuitous, coiled, coiling, corkscrew, crazy.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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