SERPENTINE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

serpentine

adjective

ˈsər-pən-ˌtēn

Definition of serpentine

as in winding

marked by a long series of irregular curves the country inn lies at the end of a rather serpentine road, but it's worth the trip

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Recent Examples of serpentine In photos shared by the Daily Mail, Amal turned heads in her flowy maxiskirt, which was covered in a serpentine print and featured a bold center slit that showed off a pair of towering brown stiletto sandals that were secured with an ankle strap. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 Peter Zumthor’s design hoists a serpentine platform atop pavilions that read like stout, truncated legs, making the edifice almost creaturely in its architectural stance. — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The larvae feed on the tree through winter, carving serpentine tunnels that ultimately interfere with the tree’s ability to feed itself. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 But, for 2026 anyway, the conference has improved what had been a serpentine system. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for serpentine

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Every floor and room is dedicated to specific watch brands and timepieces, featuring bespoke details like watch-hand door handles and winding-crown faucet handles, all crafted by Florentine artisans.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

Definition of winding

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One contains leather-cutting tools, another curved needles and bits of leather showing the different types of stitching that go into the bags.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Those influences show up in the residence’s curved architectural details, natural stone, and custom furnishings.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of curved

Adjective

Whether the presentment was fair or not is a legitimate subject for dispute, along with the appeals court’s twisted excuse that the $10 million wasn’t public money to begin with.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
What remained was wreckage — twisted metal, pieces of the balloon — and the smell of something burned.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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