— sinuously , adv. — sinuousness , n.
/sin"yooh euhs/ , adj.
1. having many curves, bends, or turns; winding: a sinuous path.
2. indirect; devious: sinuous questions.
3. characterized by a series of graceful curving motions: a sinuous dance.
4. Bot. sinuate, as a leaf.
[ 1570-80; sinuosus. See SINUS, -OUS ]
Syn. 1. curving, meandering, twining, twisting, coiled, curved, serpentine. 2. roundabout.
Ant. 1. straight. 2. direct.