as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
the river flowed in a sinuous path through the lush valley
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sinuous
Horseshoe Bend gets its name from the sinuous river meander around a sandstone formation.
—
USA Today, 11 June 2025
In both areas, the rooms’ furnishings, from the coffee tables to cocoon-like headboards, are curved, a reference, general manager Jordi Compte Stevens surmises, to the sinuous geometry of Priorat’s landscapes.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The coat featured a soft, sinuous collar, rounded shoulders and long sleeves.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Johnson’s blazer featured a plunging neckline with sinuous craftsmanship and buttons at the waist.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sinuous
USA Today, 11 June 2025
In both areas, the rooms’ furnishings, from the coffee tables to cocoon-like headboards, are curved, a reference, general manager Jordi Compte Stevens surmises, to the sinuous geometry of Priorat’s landscapes.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The coat featured a soft, sinuous collar, rounded shoulders and long sleeves.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Johnson’s blazer featured a plunging neckline with sinuous craftsmanship and buttons at the waist.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sinuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinuous
Adjective
-
In addition, the watch has a stop-second function, which halts the balance wheel and seconds hand when the winding crown is pulled out, allowing for precise time adjustments.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 90 about 30 miles outside of New Orleans — on a winding, narrow stretch of the two-lane highway known as the Old Spanish Trail, per The Salina Journal.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
-
But a large-scale serpentine sofa in the center can break up a space, acting as both seating and separation.—
Dina Cheney,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
-
Purple mouse ears, fragrant fritillary and woodland wooly thread tend to grow primarily in serpentine habitats, as do the Coastal tidy tips and the California poppy.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Dexter unknowingly steps into a Gotham-like serial-killer universe led by twisted billionaire venture capitalist Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage) and his chief of security, Charley (Uma Thurman).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
-
Jeans with twisted seams, pleating, high waists and deep contrasting cuffs laid the foundation to looks that include damask blazers and shirts featuring paintings by Edvard Munch and Elizabeth Peyton.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sinuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinuous. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share