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 There‘s the matter of that sinuous electric guitar intro, halfway between tropical psychedelia and merry-go-round anthem. — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The sleek nearby kitchen has a long, sinuous island and a casual dining spot, and the secondary kitchen reinforces the house’s ability to support hospitality on a grand scale while remaining a comfortable place to live. — Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 The instruments and rhythms dance with Lenae’s sinuous vocals, nudging her into odd pockets, uplifting her notes. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for sinuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinuous
  1. curved
  2. winding
  3. serpentine
  4. twisted
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  • As our voices reflected off the curved walls, Wittman led me to the adjacent recording studio, available for musicians, artists, and scientists interested in exploring frequencies.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Nikki makes a kind of rudimentary sombrero that looks like a chip-and-dip, with a curved brim that is full of other treats.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 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
  • Unfurling through the grand midcentury Grill room was a snaking, glamorously gluttonous serpentine buffet that stretched from entrance to their 20-foot tall windows.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The team moved the handheld sensor in a serpentine scanning pattern and generated a two-dimensional magnetic map.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of serpentine
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  • This monster is a twisted version of the ideal parent, a collection of traditional maternal impulses pushed to almost comical extremes.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Balenciaga offered a variety of wide-leg jeans—some with twisted seams and heavy distressing.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of twisted

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“Sinuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinuous. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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