serpentine

adjective
UK: /ˈsɜː.pən.tiːn/
US: /ˈsɝː.pən.tiːn/

  1. Like a snake in shape or movement; winding and twisting.

    1. The road was serpentine and difficult to drive on at night.
    2. The old city had serpentine alleyways where it was easy to get lost in the maze.

Synonyms

winding twisting
serpentine verb

  1. To move in a winding or snake-like manner.

    1. The river serpentine through the valley.
    2. The dancers serpentine across the stage during the performance.
serpentine noun

  1. A green mineral resembling jade, often used for decoration.

    1. The sculpture was carved from serpentine.
    2. The mantelpiece was made of a beautiful piece of serpentine, polished to a shine.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "serpentine" is /ˈsɜː.pən.tiːn/ in British English and /ˈsɝː.pən.tiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "serpentine": winding, twisting.

Example usage of "serpentine": "The road was serpentine and difficult to drive on at night.". More examples on the page.