sinuous

adjective

ˈsin-yə-wəs How to pronounce sinuous (audio)
Definition of sinuousnext
as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves the river flowed in a sinuous path through the lush valley

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Recent Examples of sinuous The rooms Designed by Tense Architecture Network from Athens, Avant Mar is a striking collection of sleek yet sinuous shapes, plus plenty of open spaces. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 June 2026 Another can be found—sort of—in Shala Miller’s video installation Flight (2026), a murky abstraction projected onto sinuous screens hung from the ceiling. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026 When in it, a woman wore her bones patched onto the fabric of her sinuous black form. — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sinuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinuous
  1. curved
  2. winding
  3. serpentine
  4. twisted
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  • Around this time, Earth's curved inner shadow will appear to creep across the lunar surface while leaving a thin crescent exposed to direct sunlight at the point of maximum eclipse.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Nike Pegasus Plus 2 caters to speedy training with a sole unit featuring a curved Air Zoom and ZoomX foam.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of curved
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  • Every floor and room is dedicated to specific watch brands and timepieces, featuring bespoke details like watch-hand door handles and winding-crown faucet handles, all crafted by Florentine artisans.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
Definition of winding
Adjective
  • The larvae feed on the tree through winter, carving serpentine tunnels that ultimately interfere with the tree’s ability to feed itself.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But, for 2026 anyway, the conference has improved what had been a serpentine system.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of serpentine
Adjective
  • But there are tiny systemic deviations at small angles in that orientation, which in turn create the twisted structure.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Cooper Hoffman and the next Black Panther, David Jonsson, really anchor this film about a twisted walking contest in which the last boy standing is the only one to survive.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of twisted

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