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

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It’s tied off near her waist, and the ends of her hair flow for at least another wavy foot.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Like the wavy structures of a coral reef, layered deposits in the Arabia Terra region of Mars showcase the planet's strange beauty and even stranger past.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of wavy

Adjective

As reported by Dealabs, the tracker may also be able to notify wearers about potential atrial fibrillation and irregular heart rhythms.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
At the center of the collection is Brurry Denim, a proprietary Japanese selvedge developed for the collection using intentionally irregular yarns inspired by the imperfections of century-old fabrics.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of irregular

Adjective

Set far inland, the rolling Samobor Hills are a different world entirely, said Mary Novakovich in The Guardian.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026
To accommodate the taller stance and heavier rolling resistance of the knobby tires, engineers recalibrated the steering, anti-lock braking system and Dynamic Stability Control.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rolling

Adjective

In addition, the distribution of that wealth is uneven as certain households own substantial property and investment portfolios while others don’t.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Mud is a dynamic if uneven vehicle for Wolf, a vocalist with a showman’s need for climax.

— Enzo Escober, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

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