serpentine (Meaning)
serpentine (s)
resembling a serpent in form
serpentine (a.)
Resembling a serpent; having the shape or qualities of a serpent; subtle; winding or turning one way and the other, like a moving serpent; anfractuous; meandering; sinuous; zigzag; as, serpentine braid.
serpentine (n.)
A mineral or rock consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of magnesia. It is usually of an obscure green color, often with a spotted or mottled appearance resembling a serpent's skin. Precious, or noble, serpentine is translucent and of a rich oil-green color.
A kind of ancient cannon.
serpentine (v. i.)
To serpentize.
Synonyms & Antonyms of serpentine
Synonyms:
- meandering
- spiraling
- indirect
- wandering
- swirling
- coiling
- corkscrew
- roundabout
- irregular
- crazy
- zigzag
- spiralling
- circuitous
- zigzagging
- looping
- rambling
- spiral
- uneven
- circling
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
serpentine Sentence Examples
- The serpentine road wound through the mountainous terrain, its twists and turns offering a breathtaking view.
- The river snaked through the valley like a serpentine ribbon, its gentle curves glimmering in the sunlight.
- The climber ascended the serpentine path up the sheer rock face, his hands gripping tightly to the narrow ledges.
- The iridescent sheen on the butterfly's wings created a serpentine pattern that captivated the eye.
- The serpent moved with serpentine grace, its body slithering through the grass.
- The labyrinthine walls of the castle formed a serpentine maze that led to the central keep.
- The intricate serpentine carvings on the temple's facade depicted scenes from ancient mythology.
- The dance moves of the flamenco performers were as serpentine as the flowing gowns they wore.
- The serpentine roots of the banyan tree spread out across the ground, creating a labyrinthine network.
- The smoke from the fire rose in a serpentine plume, twisting and turning towards the sky.
FAQs About the word serpentine
resembling a serpent in formResembling a serpent; having the shape or qualities of a serpent; subtle; winding or turning one way and the other, like a moving se
twisting, twisted,winding, curved, curving, bending, jagged, crooked, tortuous, curvy
direct,straight, linear, linear, straight, direct, straightaway,straightaway,
The serpentine road wound through the mountainous terrain, its twists and turns offering a breathtaking view.
The river snaked through the valley like a serpentine ribbon, its gentle curves glimmering in the sunlight.
The climber ascended the serpentine path up the sheer rock face, his hands gripping tightly to the narrow ledges.
The iridescent sheen on the butterfly's wings created a serpentine pattern that captivated the eye.
