Synonyms for
Winding
Definition
having or taking a twisting or curving course
Synonyms & similar words
twisting
wreathe
twine
curve
rambling
thread
twisty
weave
roll
unwind
wind
twist
hoist
scent
meander
nose
wander
wandering
wrap
lift
voluminous
meandering
tortuous
windup
twisty
curvy
serpentine
meandering
sinuous
circuitous
tortuous
convoluted
wavy
bent
crooked
curled
curving
roundabout
snaky
turning
twining
twisted
voluting
zigzag
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- winding road
- winding path
- winding river
- winding staircase
- winding down
- winding up
- winding through
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'winding' describes something that turns or bends. As a verb, 'wind' means to turn or coil something, or to move in a twisting or turning direction.
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Example sentences
- The river had a winding path through the forest.
- The winding staircase led to the top of the tower.
- The car drove along the winding road in the mountains.
- The vine had a winding stem that wrapped around the trellis.
- The path through the maze was winding and confusing.
Quotes
The path of least resistance is the path of the loser. The winding road leads to the top.
Life is like a winding road. You never know what's around the corner.
The road of life is a winding path. You never know what's ahead.