Sinuous
Adjective
Definition: Winding or curving in and out; not direct or straightforward.
Synonyms: Winding, Curvy, Meandering
Antonyms: Straight, Direct, Linear
Examples:
- The sinuous road through the mountains offered breathtaking views.
- The river flowed in a sinuous path through the dense forest.
Mnemonics:
- Imagine a snake moving in a sinuous manner.
Etymology:
Origin:
From Latin "sinuousus" meaning full of windings, from "sinus" meaning curve or fold.
Historical Usage:The word has been used since the mid-17th century to describe things that have a winding or serpentine quality.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Sinuous dance"
Explanation:Referring to a dance form that involves intricate and flowing movements.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "sinuous" with "sinister".
Explanation:These words have different meanings and are not interchangeable. "Sinuous" means winding and curving, while "sinister" means threatening or evil.