undulatory

adjective

Definition of undulatorynext
as in undulating
rising and falling in a wavelike pattern The animal swims with an undulatory motion.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undulatory
  1. undulant
  2. wavy
  3. irregular
  4. rolling
  5. uneven
Adjective
  • Across its emerald landscape there is an undulant sea of simple white religious symbols that mark the final resting place of those who served their country with honor and gallantry and an impressive blend of quiet patriotism.
    Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
  • The sobrasada sits on a slab of black terrazzo perched on a pedestal, a straight-sided block of scoopable spiced sausage the color of red ochre whose surface is an undulant landscape.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
Definition of undulant
Adjective
  • The wavy deck even appears to feature ergonomic loungers cut directly into the surface for a more comfortable lie-down out in the sun.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2025
  • What’s happening is the jet stream — that usually west-to-east river of air way above ground that moves weather systems along — has made a roller-coaster like dip from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast and is stuck on that wavy track.
    Seth Borenstein, The Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of wavy
Adjective
  • Having an irregular heartbeat also vastly increases your risk for stroke, blood clots and heart failure, per NIDDK.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of irregular
Adjective
  • Create a bold community scene, like a bakery, a laundromat with two spinning machines and a rolling door, a ceramics studio with a spinning wheel, and more.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Either way, Timothée Chalamet is riding along like a rolling stone.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of rolling
Adjective
  • But the junior point guard has had an uneven transition.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Since this type of coating has an uneven texture, the bath mat may wear out faster than other options.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of uneven
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undulating

undulatory

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