sinuous
adjective | /sinuous/
having many curves and turns; lithe and flexible
sinuous
adjective | /sinuous/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMhaving many curves and turns; lithe and flexible
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"The sinuous road followed the contours of the mountains."
"She moved with sinuous grace across the stage."
Mnemonic Trick
SINUOUS → SINE + US: like sine wave — many curves and bends.
Etymology
From Latin sinuosus “full of bends,” from sinus “curve.”
Describes winding shape or graceful movement.
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