flexuous Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈflek-sh(ə-)wəs
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Flexuous as an Adjective
1
having curves, turns, or windings
2
lithe or fluid in action or movement
3
winding from side to side; sinuous
Word Forms & Grammar
flexuous
flexuous (comparative more flexuous, superlative most flexuous)
Origin of Flexuous
Origin 1: borrowed from Latin flexuōsus, from flexus "act of bending, bend, curve" (from flectere "to cause to go in a different direction, bend, curve" + -tus, suffix of action nouns) + -ōsus -ose:1
Origin 2: From Latin flexuosus, from flexus (“bend”), from flectere (“bend”).
First Known Use
1605
Flexuous in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈflek-sh(ə-)wəs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | having curves, turns, or windings |
| Comparative / superlative | more flexuous, most flexuous |
| First known use | 1605 |
How to Pronounce Flexuous
The standard pronunciation of flexuous is /ˈflek-sh(ə-)wəs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (flek).