winding
word
/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
Definition
Having many turns or bends, like a road that curves back and forth. It can also refer to something that is not straightforward or is complicated.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for physical paths ("winding road," "winding river"). It can also describe stories or explanations that are complicated. Commonly paired with nouns like 'path,' 'road,' 'river.' Not usually used for straight or slightly curved things.
Spanish: serpenteante - sinuosoPortuguese (BR): sinuoso - tortuosoPortuguese (PT): sinuoso - serpenteanteChinese (Simplified): 蜿蜒的 - 曲折的Chinese (Traditional): 蜿蜒的 - 曲折的Hindi: घुमावदारArabic: متعرج - ملتويBengali: পেঁচানো - আঁকাবাঁকাRussian: извилистый - петляющийJapanese: 曲がりくねった - 複雑な（説明など）Vietnamese: uốn khúc - quanh coKorean: 구불구불한 - 복잡한(이야기, 설명)Turkish: dolambaçlı - kıvrımlıUrdu: خم دار - پیچیدہ (کہانی یا وضاحت)Indonesian: berkelok - berliku
Example Sentences
We walked along the winding path in the park.
basic
The river was long and winding.
basic
Be careful on the winding road.
basic
The story took a winding path before reaching its surprising ending.
natural
The drive through the winding mountain roads made me dizzy.
natural
He explained his plan in such a winding way that I got lost halfway through.
natural