Meaning & use
sinuous
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Having many curves or bends; winding and flexible in movement or shape.
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The sinuous river cut a winding path through the valley.
The dancer moved with sinuous grace across the stage.
A note on using this word
Used for physical shapes like rivers or roads, and figuratively for graceful, flowing movement, as in dance or music.
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