SINUOUS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

sinuous

adjective

ˈsin-yə-wəs

Definition of sinuous

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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for sinuous

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The curved trees were then placed on a horizontal rotating platform inside a sphere lit up from every direction.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
The tight cropping in the monochrome nudes isolates slopes, folds, shadowed recesses and curved planes that hover between landscape and abstraction.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 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

Peter Zumthor’s design hoists a serpentine platform atop pavilions that read like stout, truncated legs, making the edifice almost creaturely in its architectural stance.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
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

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