Synonyms of serpentine

serpentine

adjective

ˈsər-pən-ˌtēn 

as in winding

marked by a long series of irregular curves

the country inn lies at the end of a rather serpentine road, but it's worth the trip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winding
• curved
• curving
• twisted
• twisting
• sinuous
• tortuous
• crooked
• bending
• curvy
• curled
• curling
• jagged
• coiled
• devious
• windy
• coiling
• spiral
• zigzag
• crazy
• spiraling
• swirling
• looping
• indirect
• circling
• uneven
• roundabout
• circuitous
• zigzagging
• corkscrew
• wandering
• rambling
• meandering
• irregular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• linear
• direct
• straightaway

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of serpentine

But, for 2026 anyway, the conference has improved what had been a serpentine system. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Meandering through its narrow alleyways and along its serpentine canals is practically an attraction unto itself. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Caruso’s five-star resort at Rosewood Miramar Beach includes a staircase similar to one of Williams’s and a pool with serpentine edges that’s inspired by the one Williams built for a Palm Springs resort. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026

Have the belt system inspected soon because if the serpentine belt fails completely, important engine components may stop working and engine damage could occur. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026