ˈflekshəwəs adjective
also flex·u·ose -ˌwōs
Etymology: Latin flexuosus, from flexus + -osus -ous, -ose
1.
a. : having turns or windings
the flexuous bed of the stream
b. botany : having alternate opposite curvatures : zigzag , wavy
leaves with flexuous margins
2. : lacking rigidity in structure or action : flexible: as
a. : adaptable
b. : flickering , undulating
flexuous shadows
• flex·u·ous·ly adverb