Undulant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈən-jə-lənt/ un·du·lant

Meaning & Definition of Undulant

Undulant (adjective)

  1. rising and falling in waves
  2. having a wavy form, outline, or surface

Undulant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. rising and falling in a wavelike pattern

    "The undulant hills dotted with sheep made for a perfect pastoral scene."

    similar: undulating, undulatory, wavy, rolling, billowing, swelling, surging, rippled, rippling, rutted, rutty, inexact, unaligned, lopsided, unbalanced, pitted, pocked, knobbly, knobby, knurled, knurly, nubbly, nubby, burred, harsh, sandpapery, scraggly, scratchy, nonuniform, broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, lumpy, pebbly, ragged, rough, roughened, rugged, scraggy, uneven
    opposite: exact, uniform, aligned, regular, true, horizontal, tabular, plumb, straight, vertical, flush, even, flat, level, plane, smooth

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Undulant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Undulant:

undulating, undulatory, wavy, rolling, billowing, swelling, surging, rippled, rippling, rutted, rutty, inexact, unaligned, lopsided, unbalanced, pitted, pocked, knobbly, knobby, knurled, knurly, nubbly, nubby, burred, harsh, sandpapery, scraggly, scratchy, nonuniform, broken, bumpy, coarse, irregular, jagged, lumpy, pebbly, ragged, rough, roughened, rugged

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Undulant

Words with the opposite meaning of Undulant:

exact, uniform, aligned, regular, true, horizontal, tabular, plumb, straight, vertical, flush, even, flat, level, plane, smooth

Origin & Etymology of Undulant

undul(ate):2 + -ant:2, probably after French ondulant, present participle of onduler "to move in a wavelike manner"

First known use: 1822

Words & Phrases Containing Undulant

undulant fever

Frequently Asked Questions about Undulant

What does "Undulant" mean?

"Undulant" means rising and falling in waves. As an adjective, it is defined as: rising and falling in waves.

What is another word for "Undulant"?

Other words for "Undulant" include undulating, undulatory, wavy, rolling, billowing, swelling, surging and rippled. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Undulant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Undulant"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Undulant". Common alternatives include undulating, undulatory, wavy, rolling, billowing, swelling, surging, rippled, rippling and rutted.

What is the opposite of "Undulant"?

Antonyms of "Undulant" include exact, uniform, aligned, regular, true, horizontal, tabular and plumb.

How do you use "Undulant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Undulant" in a sentence: "The undulant hills dotted with sheep made for a perfect pastoral scene.".

Is "Undulant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Undulant" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Undulant"?

"Undulant" is pronounced /ˈən-jə-lənt/ and divided into syllables as un·du·lant.

What is the origin of the word "Undulant"?

"Undulant" comes from undul(ate):2 + -ant:2, probably after French ondulant, present participle of onduler "to move in a wavelike manner". First known use: 1822.