undulating
What does "undulating" mean?
To undulate means to move or be shaped with a smooth, rising and falling motion, much like the gentle rhythm of waves on the ocean. It suggests a fluid, graceful, and continuous movement that lacks sharp edges or sudden stops. This word is most often used to describe natural landscapes, such as rolling hills, or organic movements like the swaying of tall grass in the wind or the elegant motion of a snake. It carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone, making it perfect for painting a vivid picture in writing.
"undulating" in conversation
Hiking in the countryside
Look at how the horizon stretches out before us.
Look at how the horizon stretches out before us.
It’s beautiful, the way the landscape undulates under the golden sunset.
It’s beautiful, the way the landscape undulates under the golden sunset.
Used here to describe the visual effect of hills.
Watching a performance
The dancer's movements are so hypnotic.
The dancer's movements are so hypnotic.
She makes her entire body undulate like water.
She makes her entire body undulate like water.
Used to describe graceful, fluid body movement.
"undulating" in a sentence
The golden wheat fields undulated in the gentle breeze.
The golden wheat fields undulated in the gentle breeze.
We drove through the undulating hills of the countryside.
We drove through the undulating hills of the countryside.
The rhythmic, undulating melody of the cello filled the quiet hall.
The rhythmic, undulating melody of the cello filled the quiet hall.
