serpentine

• Descreve algo sinuoso, tortuoso, enrolado ou que lembra uma serpente pela forma ou pelo movimento.

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.

   Serpentino

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoilingcurvingmeanderingsinuoussnakelikesnakytortuoustwistingwinding

   Antônimosdirectstraight

2. Complex and cunningC2formal

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

   Astuto e dissimulado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscraftycunningdeviousguilefulslysnakysubtlewily

   Antônimosdirectfrankguilelesshoneststraightforward