Undulate

usgb/ˈʌndʒəleɪt/
verb

To move smoothly up and down or from side to side, like waves.

The countryside undulated with hills and valleys.
Visual representation of "undulate" - To move smoothly up and down or from side to side, like waves

Often appears as...

  • land undulates
  • body undulates
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Visual representation of "undulate"
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Expressing Movement

Best used when describing something that moves in a wave-like motion, often gracefully.

Illustration for Expressing Movement
The belly dancer's hips undulated to the rhythm of the music.
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Natural Descriptions

Effective in describing landscapes or natural elements, suggesting flowing, organic movement.

Illustration for Natural Descriptions
The vast wheat field undulated under the caress of the wind.
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Visual Imagery

Use it to create a visual effect of smooth, wave-like movements in the reader's mind.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
The curtain undulated as a gentle breeze slipped through the open window.
Visual representation of the word "Undulate"

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