undulated
ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪd
Definition

Definition of undulated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

mathematicsRarehaving a wavy surface or edgeRare
  • The undulated leaves of the plant caught the sunlight beautifully.
  • The undulated fabric added a unique touch to the dress.
  • The artist painted the undulated hills in the background.
rippled wavy
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Origin of undulated

Latin, undulatus (wavy) + -ed (having)

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  1. French:ondulé, ...
  2. German:gewellt, ...
  3. Italian:ondulato, ...
  4. Spanish:ondulado, ...
  5. Portuguese:ondulado, ...
  6. Chinese:波浪形的, ...
  7. Japanese:波状の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَمَوِّج, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּלִּי, ...
  10. Russian:волнистый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хвилястий, ...
  12. Hindi:लहरदार, ...
undulate
ˈʌndjʊˌleɪt

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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