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serpentine

[sur-puhn-teen, -tahyn] / ˈsɜr pənˌtin, -ˌtaɪn /
ADJECTIVE
winding; sly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
artful circuitous convoluted curved meandering sinuous twisting
WEAK
anfractuous cagey clever coiling crafty cunning curvy foxy indirect mazy meandrous shrewd slick slinky snakelike snaky subtle supple twisting and turning wily
Antonyms
STRONGEST
straight

Example Sentences

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With that as the framework from which “House of Ashur” operates, Tarabay understands the eternal allure of the gladiator as opposed to the serpentine psychological maneuvering of Roman senators.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

His serpentine plot flows to a natural yet shocking conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The stone, set in a serpentine ring, once belonged to Rachel Lambert Mellon, better known as Bunny Mellon, a US horticulturalist, philanthropist and art collector.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

Place a serpentine sofa in the middle of a room and you’ll instantly transform it from wan white box to theater-worthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

He pulled out his wand and moved forward between the serpentine columns.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling