Definition

The quality of being curvy or having many twists and turns.

Example

The sinuousness of the river made it a beautiful sight from above.

Conversation

Have you noticed the sinuousness of that river when we hiked last weekend?

Yeah, it looked beautiful how it twisted and turned through the landscape.

I think the sinuousness makes it more interesting to explore.

Absolutely! It adds so much character to the surroundings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sinuousness → It is formed from "sinuous" (from Latin "sinuosus", meaning full of curves or bends) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "sinuousness" refers to the quality of being full of curves or bends.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sinuous' which describes something that is 'full of curves' — adding '-ness' indicates the quality of having those curves.

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