serpiginously
/sərˈpɪdʒənəsli/
adverb
- In a creeping or spreading manner, like a snake or a rash.
- The mold grew serpiginously along the damp wall.
- The infection spread serpiginously across the skin.
- The crack moved serpiginously through the old plaster.
- Figuratively, in a gradual and indirect way that is hard to stop.
- The problem developed serpiginously, becoming worse over time.
- His influence expanded serpiginously, without anyone noticing at first.
- The rumor spread serpiginously through the office.