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 walls that aren’t subject to preservation are sheathed in vast Claro walnut panels of a sinuous, almost figurative grain. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 June 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

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This pretty T-shirt features a V-neckline, sheer short sleeves, and a curved hem that’s easy to tuck into the waistband of your favorite jeans or pants.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
The Shops at North Bridge features retailers occupying a curved arcade that connects Nordstrom to Michigan Avenue.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 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

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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

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