First Known Use: 1578
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sinuous
adjective sin·u·ous \ˈsin-yə-wəs, -yü-əs\
: having many twists and turns
: moving and bending in a smooth and attractive way
Full Definition of SINUOUS
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a : of a serpentine or wavy form : winding b : marked by strong lithe movements
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Origin of SINUOUS
Latin sinuosus, from sinus
SINUOUSLY Defined for Kids
sinuous
adjective sin·u·ous \ˈsin-yə-wəs\
Definition of SINUOUS for Kids
: having a wavy or winding form
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