UNDULATORY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

undulatory

adjective

Definition of undulatory

as in undulating

rising and falling in a wavelike pattern The animal swims with an undulatory motion.

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Adjective

But in his own drawing, De Kooning let rip with liner brushes, swishing them about all over the paper, achieving undulant lines that contract and expand like living creatures.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026
Our drills included hours of seamlessly merging poetry with three chords, providing me with an undulant field to riff on.

— Patti Smith, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2025

Definition of undulant

Adjective

It’s tied off near her waist, and the ends of her hair flow for at least another wavy foot.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Like the wavy structures of a coral reef, layered deposits in the Arabia Terra region of Mars showcase the planet's strange beauty and even stranger past.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of wavy

Adjective

This process helped preserve the irregular lines, layered color and tactile quality of the originals and used this character within the fabrics.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Curved sofas, rounded tables and expressive lighting are among the older forms being reconsidered for current interiors, along with irregular silhouettes.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of irregular

Adjective

Cash should be separated by assignment, and decisions should be based on a rolling forecast, not the current bank balance.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
So the Alite is essentially a rolling aluminum wilderness hut, perfect for getting a peaceful night of sleep inside four walls.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026

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