sinueux

Sinueux is a French adjective that translates to "sinuous" or "winding" in English. It is used to describe something that follows a curved, undulating, or serpentine path. This can apply to physical objects like roads, rivers, or bodies, as well as more abstract concepts like arguments or prose.

The term originates from the Latin word "sinuosus," meaning full of bends or curves. It evokes a sense of gentle, flowing movement rather than sharp, abrupt turns. A sinuous road might meander through a landscape, offering changing views and a less direct route. A sinuous river follows a natural course, often shaping the terrain around it.

In literature, a sinuous sentence can be characterized by its length, complexity, and the way it gracefully moves from one idea to another. Similarly, a sinuous argument might develop through a series of connected, but not necessarily linear, points. The adjective often carries a connotation of elegance, naturalness, or sometimes even a subtle complexity that requires attention to follow. It suggests a path that is not straight or simple, but rather one that gracefully curves and bends.