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SINUOUS

/ˈsɪn.ju.əs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

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Definition of SINUOUS

adjective

Having curves in alternate directions; meandering.

"We followed every bend of the sinuous river."

adjective

Moving gracefully and in a supple manner.

"We were entranced by her sinuous dance."

adjective

Morally crooked; shifty.

Synonyms of SINUOUS

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Antonyms of SINUOUS

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Examples of SINUOUS in a Sentence

  • "We followed every bend of the sinuous river."
  • "We were entranced by her sinuous dance."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
10
points

Is SINUOUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SINUOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SINUOUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for SINUOUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter sinuous Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 1122121 10

How to Use SINUOUS in Word Games

SINUOUS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SINUOUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SINUOUS to find 48 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SINUOUS

What does SINUOUS mean?
SINUOUS is a adjective. Having curves in alternate directions; meandering.
Is SINUOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SINUOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SINUOUS worth in Scrabble?
SINUOUS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SINUOUS?
You can make 48 words from the letters in SINUOUS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SINUOUS?
Synonyms of SINUOUS include: anfractuous, flexuous, serpentine, winding, windy, fluid. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.