undulatory

adjective

Definition of undulatorynext
as in undulating
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern The animal swims with an undulatory motion.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulatory
  1. undulant
  2. wavy
  3. irregular
  4. rolling
  5. uneven
Adjective
  • 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
  • As the undulant hills beyond the valley turned blue in front of me, a cat sauntered onto the veranda and wound its tail around my ankles.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Definition of undulant
Adjective
  • Many are formulated to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
    — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026
  • The Silver Linings Playbook actress styled her new brunette hair in a messy high ponytail with her wavy bangs and face-framing pieces styled to the side, showing off her makeup-free complexion.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 July 2026
Definition of wavy
Adjective
  • If desired, press irregular edges in toward the centers to form round burgers.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
  • Even accounting for its irregular shape, this must still be true.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Definition of irregular
Adjective
  • Operators cover fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance for a rolling workspace and the cost of carrying their own water supply.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • The beach is a 10-minute walk away, perfect for picnics by the rolling waves.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of rolling
Adjective
  • Household financial resilience also remains uneven, even when many adults report doing okay or living comfortably.
    — Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of uneven
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“Undulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undulatory. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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