What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flexuous
Example
The flexuous river flowed through the valley. [flexuous: adjective]
Example
The plant had a flexuous stem that twisted and turned. [flexuous: adjective]
sinuous
Example
The sinuous road led us up the mountain. [sinuous: adjective]
Example
The snake moved in a sinuous manner across the ground. [sinuous: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sinuous is more commonly used than flexuous in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between flexuous and sinuous?
Flexuous has a more formal connotation than sinuous, making it more appropriate for formal writing or speech.
