UNDULATORY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

undulatory

adjective

Definition of undulatory

as in undulating

rising and falling in a wavelike pattern The animal swims with an undulatory motion.

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Adjective

But in his own drawing, De Kooning let rip with liner brushes, swishing them about all over the paper, achieving undulant lines that contract and expand like living creatures.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026
Our drills included hours of seamlessly merging poetry with three chords, providing me with an undulant field to riff on.

— Patti Smith, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2025

Definition of undulant

Adjective

The tables were arranged in long, wavy lines that provided open views to the water.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The facade, inspired by the soft and wavy texture of Loro Piana fabrics, unfolds across three windows and is crafted from handmade terracotta ceramic tiles.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of wavy

Adjective

Look for irregular costs like insurance premiums, car repairs, medical expenses, annual subscription or membership fees, summer or spring break trips, back-to-school supplies, home maintenance or holiday gift shopping.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Her team found a 77% higher rate of irregular heartbeats during the six weeks around the 2016 election, compared with a control period.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of irregular

Adjective

Tesla touted the car as a rolling fortress that could tow 14,000 pounds and withstand hits from sledgehammers and even firearms.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Built in 1970, the uber-quiet four-acre property sits at the top of a hill overlooking seemingly endless rolling valleys.

— Allison Duncan, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of rolling

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This makes autonomous exploration particularly challenging, especially when machines need to operate across uneven terrain and coordinate with one another.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Out on the road On every surface shy of brand-new chipseal, the Tarmac felt comfortable and balanced, with the bike absorbing some of the punishment meted out by uneven pavement.

— Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 13 Nov. 2026

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