flexuous Definition
- 1full of bends and curves; winding
- 2not direct or straightforward in action or behavior
Using flexuous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flexuous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The river flowed through the flexuous valley.
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The flexuous path led us to the hidden garden.
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Her flexuous reasoning made it difficult to understand her true intentions.
flexuous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for flexuous
Phrases with flexuous
Example
The flexuous vine climbed up the wall.
flexuous road
a road with many bends and curves
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The flexuous road was challenging to drive on.
a person whose behavior is not direct or straightforward
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Her flexuous personality made it hard to trust her.
Origins of flexuous
from Latin 'flexuosus', meaning full of bends
Summary: flexuous in Brief
'Flexuous' [flek-shoo-uhs] describes something that is full of bends and curves, such as a winding road or a plant with a curvy stem. It can also refer to behavior that is indirect or not straightforward, as in 'Her flexuous reasoning made it difficult to understand her true intentions.' Synonyms include 'sinuous,' 'serpentine,' and 'meandering.'
