sinuous – 1. Having many curves and turns 2. Supple, thin and graceful
(Pronounced sin-yoo-uhs)
To remember the definition of the word sinuous, use the following mnemonic:
Sinews allow us (sinuous) to curve and turn; look how supple we can be.
Examples of sinuous in a sentence (1. Having many curves and turns)
The slide was long and sinuous.
The sinuous mountain road was dangerous.
They got lost trying to follow the sinuous river.
Examples of sinuous in a sentence (2. Supple, thin and graceful)
The sinuous heron landed on the riverbank.
The dance teacher was a tall and sinuous man.
The swan had a sinuous neck.
