Synonyms for

Undulating

Verb / ˈʌndʒʌˌleɪtɪŋ / Another word for undulating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moving with a smooth wavelike motion

Synonyms & similar words

flap riffle cockle wave undulate ripple ruffle roll rippling rolling wavy swaying curving swerving winding twisting turning meandering serpentine sinuous bending flexing oscillating vacillating fluctuating surging heaving billowing

Example sentences

  1. The water in the lake was undulating gently.
  2. The snake was undulating through the grass.
  3. The ribbon on her dress was undulating in the wind.
  4. The hills undulated in the distance.
  5. The flag was undulating in the wind.

Quotes

  • The sea was as flat as a plate-glass window. It was blue and undulating, with the afternoon sun making a path of gold across its surface. - Neil Gaiman
  • Coraline
  • The wind had picked up, and the tall grasses were undulating like waves of the sea. - George R.R. Martin

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