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Serpentine

Verb / ˈsɜ:pʌˌntaɪn / Another word for serpentine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Serpentine means having a winding or curving shape, like a snake or serpent.

Synonyms & similar words

snaky snakelike twisty curvy winding meandering sinuous snaky zigzag coiling tortuous wavy undulating rolling swirling circular spiral convoluted knotted entangled looped turned

Example sentences

  1. The river had a serpentine shape as it flowed through the valley.
  2. The serpent moved in a serpentine way.
  3. The road had a serpentine curve.
  4. The vines grew in a serpentine pattern up the wall.
  5. The rollercoaster had a serpentine track.

Quotes

  • The serpentine path of nature guides us to the same end as does education. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • Time is not a line, but a series of now-points, like the dots on a serpentine path. - Maeve Binchy
  • The serpentine pavement glistens in the sun. - Robert Frost

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