full of turns or curves; intricate devious; not straightforward supple; lithe
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
sin•u•ous /ˈsɪnyuəs/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- having many curves or turns;
winding:a sinuous path. - characterized by graceful curving motions:a sinuous dance.
sin•u•ous
(sin′yo̅o̅ əs),USA pronunciation adj.
sin′u•ous•ly, adv.
sin′u•ous•ness, n.
- having many curves, bends, or turns;
winding:a sinuous path. - indirect;
devious:sinuous questions. - characterized by a series of graceful curving motions:a sinuous dance.
- Botanysinuate, as a leaf.
- Latin sinuōsus. See sinus, -ous
- 1570–80
sin′u•ous•ness, n.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged curving, meandering, twining, twisting, coiled, curved, serpentine.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged roundabout.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged straight.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged direct.
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