serpentine

Describes something that is winding, twisting, or resembling a serpent in shape or movement.

ruОписывает что-то извилистое, скрученное или напоминающее змею по форме или движению.esDescribe algo sinuoso, retorcido o que recuerda a una serpiente por su forma o movimiento.frDécrit quelque chose de sinueux, torsadé ou qui rappelle un serpent par sa forme ou son mouvement.deBeschreibt etwas Gewundenes, Geschlängeltes oder Schlangenartiges in Form oder Bewegung.ptDescreve algo sinuoso, tortuoso, enrolado ou que lembra uma serpente pela forma ou pelo movimento.zh形容像蛇一样蜿蜒、弯曲或盘绕的，也可指蛇一般的、阴险的。arيصف شيئًا متعرجًا أو ملتويًا أو يشبه الثعبان في شكله أو حركته.

1. Resembling a serpent C1 formal

   Having the shape or form of a snake; winding and twisting.

   • The river took a serpentine path through the valley.
   • The garden had a serpentine wall made of brick.
   • Her serpentine movements in the dance were mesmerizing.

   ruЗмеевидныйesserpentinofrQui a la forme d'un serpentdeSchlangenartigptSerpentinozh蛇形的arشبيه بالثعبان

   Synonymes: coilingcurvingmeanderingsinuoussnakelikesnakytortuoustwistingwinding

   Antonymes: directstraight

2. Complex and cunning C2 formal

   Marked by cunning, deceit, or subtlety; like a snake.

   • His serpentine logic confused everyone in the debate.
   • The politician's serpentine tactics were exposed by the press.
   • She navigated the serpentine negotiations with skill.

   ruКоварный и хитрыйesAstuto, retorcidofrSournoisement rusédeHinterlistig und verschlagenptAstuto e dissimuladozh阴险狡诈arماكر ومخادع

   Synonymes: craftycunningdeviousguilefulslysnakysubtlewily

   Antonymes: directfrankguilelesshoneststraightforward

• more serpentine comparative form
• most serpentine superlative form