Sinuate

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnəət/

Sinuate (adjective)

  1. Having edges that curve in and out like waves.

Examples

  • The leaf had sinuate margins that caught the light beautifully.
  • The artist admired the sinuate lines of the sculpture.

Common collocations: sinuate pattern, sinuate edge, sinuate gracefully, sinuate through

Sinuate (verb)

  1. To move in a winding or curving path.

Examples

  • The river sinuated through the valley, creating a picturesque view.
  • The snake sinuated across the path, disappearing into the grass.

Synonyms of Sinuate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Sinuate

  • When referring to making something straight.