serpentine

• Décrit quelque chose de sinueux, torsadé ou qui rappelle un serpent par sa forme ou son mouvement.

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

1. Resembling a serpentC1formal

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

   Qui a la forme d'un serpent

   • 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.

   Synonymescoilingcurvingmeanderingsinuoussnakelikesnakytortuoustwistingwinding

   Antonymesdirectstraight

2. Complex and cunningC2formal

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

   Sournoisement rusé

   • 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.

   Synonymescraftycunningdeviousguilefulslysnakysubtlewily

   Antonymesdirectfrankguilelesshoneststraightforward