sinuous

/ˈsɪnjuəs/
adjective
  1. Having many curves, bends, or twists; winding.
    • She followed the sinuous line of the river on the map.
    • The dancer's sinuous movements captivated the audience.
    • The sinuous path through the forest was shaded by tall trees.
  2. Complex and indirect; not straightforward.
    • The politician gave a sinuous answer that avoided the real question.
    • His sinuous reasoning made it hard to follow his argument.
    • The plot of the novel was sinuous, with many unexpected twists.
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