undulate
ˈʌndjʊˌleɪt
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Definition of undulate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
motionRaremove in a wavelike motionRare
  • The snake undulated across the sand.
fluctuate ripple wave
2.
appearanceRareappear wavelikeRare
  • The fabric undulated in the breeze.
fluctuate ripple wave
3.
soundRareincrease and decrease in volume or pitchRare
  • Her voice undulated with emotion.
fluctuate oscillate

Adjective

1.
plantRaresinuous, winding up and downRare
  • The leaf had an undulate margin.
serpentine sinuous wavy
2.
geometryRarewavy in appearance or formRare
  • The undulate pattern of the fabric was mesmerizing.
rippling wavy
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Origin of undulate

Latin, unda (wave)

Examples of undulate in a sentence

  • The dancer's body undulated gracefully.
  • The snake's body undulated as it moved.
  • The dancer's arms undulated gracefully.
  • The music undulated through the hall.
  • The siren's sound undulated in the distance.
  • The undulate petals gave the flower a unique look.

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  1. French:onduler, ondulé, ...
  2. German:wogen, gewellt, ...
  3. Italian:ondulare, ondulato, ...
  4. Spanish:ondular, ondulado, ...
  5. Portuguese:ondular, ondulado, ...
  6. Chinese:波动, 波状的, ...
  7. Japanese:うねる, 波状の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمَوَّجَ, مُتَمَوِّج, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְנוֹדֵד, גַּלִּי, ...
  10. Russian:двигаться волнообразно, волнистый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:звитися, хвилястий, ...
  12. Hindi:लहराना, लहरदार, ...
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