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What is "serpentine" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does serpentine mean in English? Meaning of serpentine definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "serpentine" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "serpentine": resembling a serpent in form

Adjective

  • Meaning: resembling a serpent in form
  • Example: a serpentine wall snaky ridges in the sand
  • Synonyms: serpentine snakelike snaky
  • Similar: curved curving

    • Pronunciation in US: /ˈsɝːpəntin/, /ˈsɝːpəntaɪn/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈsəːpəntaɪn/

  • Adjective: Sinuous; curving in alternate directions. The serpentine path through the mountains was narrow and dangerous.Having the shape or form of a snake. There are serpentine species of lizards which do not have legs.Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.Of, or having attributes associated with, the mythological serpent, such as craftiness or deceitfulness. The wily criminal was known for his serpentine behavior.

    • Synonyms:

    meandering, sinuous, artful, convoluted, curved, circuitous, cagey, clever, crafty, cunning, foxy, indirect, shrewd, slick, slinky, snaky, subtle, supple, wily, anfractuous, curvy, meandrous, twisting, coiling, mazy, snakelike, twisting and turning,

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    serpentine in English: serpentine
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