SINUOUS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

sinuous

adjective

ˈsin-yə-wəs

Definition of sinuous

as in curved

marked by a long series of irregular curves the river flowed in a sinuous path through the lush valley

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Recent Examples of sinuous It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 June 2026 Another can be found—sort of—in Shala Miller’s video installation Flight (2026), a murky abstraction projected onto sinuous screens hung from the ceiling. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026 When in it, a woman wore her bones patched onto the fabric of her sinuous black form. — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sinuous

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The design wows with airy lounges, plush seating nooks, chrome finishes, curved contemporary furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass with jaw-dropping vistas at every turn.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Featuring an ergonomic curved design, this support pillow is made for those who spend a lot of time sitting in the car.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of curved

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But what once looked like a potential breakout career in San Francisco has instead become a winding journey through multiple organizations, with the latest chapter ending after a short stay in the Dodgers' system.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

Definition of winding

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While the wrecks become partially visible during previous dry summers, this year’s drought has exposed far more of the vessels, revealing twisted hulls, decks, and steel structures that have remained underwater for decades.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Laying it horizontally allows the roots to naturally grow downward and the stem to grow upward without getting trapped or twisted.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

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