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sinuous

[sin-yoo-uhs] / ˈsɪn yu əs /


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The altar frontal presents the Pentecost, as if on stage, enacted by high-relief figures, framed by a sinuous drape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Choi weaves long, sinuous sentences, teasing out the aftermath of Serk’s presumed death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

Released just in time for Pride month in 2023, the slinky, sinuous club anthem became an unexpected viral smash.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

The rim of the Tanba basket by Enkay follows the sinuous lines of a river.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

Apparently, the monster was sated after its meal; it allowed itself to be herded back to the tunnel, its thick body moving side to side in a lazy, sinuous roll.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo