Undulating — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈən-jə-ˌlāt/ un·du·late

Meaning & Definition of Undulating

Undulating (verb)

  1. to form or move in waves, fluctuate
  2. to rise and fall in volume, pitch, or cadence
  3. to present a wavy appearance

Undulating (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. rising and falling in a wavelike pattern

    "The undulating terrain was difficult to traverse on foot."

    similar: undulant, 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

Undulating (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move or be shaped like waves

    "undulating hills"

    "an undulating surface"

    similar: flickering, fluctuating, fluttering, oscillating, waving, agitating, bucketing, convulsing, jerking, jiggling, joggling, jolting, jouncing, juddering (chiefly British), quaking, quivering, shaking, shuddering, vibrating, wobbling, rocking, swaying, swinging, chattering, quavering, shivering, thrilling, trembling, twitching, doddering, wavering, beating, palpitating, pit-a-patting, pitter-pattering, pulsating, pulsing, throbbing

Related Entry: Undulate (verb)

Undulate is a different word from Undulating. The synonyms below are for undulate, not for undulating.

  1. to move or be shaped like waves

    "undulating hills"

    "an undulating surface"

    similar: flicker, fluctuate, flutter, oscillate, wave, agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle, joggle, jolt, jounce, judder (chiefly British), quake, quiver, shake, shudder, vibrate, wobble, rock, sway, swing, chatter, quaver, shiver, thrill, tremble, twitch, dodder, waver, beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse, throb

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Undulating

The most common words with a similar meaning to Undulating:

Chiefly British: juddering
undulant, 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 Undulating

Words with the opposite meaning of Undulating:

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

Word Forms of Undulating

Inflections: undulated

Origin & Etymology of Undulating

Late Latin undula small wave, from Latin *undula

First known use: 1664i

Frequently Asked Questions about Undulating

What does "Undulating" mean?

"Undulating" means to form or move in waves, fluctuate. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to form or move in waves, fluctuate. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Undulating"?

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

What are different ways to say "Undulating"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Undulating". Common alternatives include undulant, undulatory, wavy, rolling, billowing, swelling, surging, rippled, rippling and rutted.

What is the opposite of "Undulating"?

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

How do you use "Undulating" in a sentence?

Examples of "Undulating" in a sentence: "The undulating terrain was difficult to traverse on foot."; "undulating hills"; "an undulating surface".

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

"Undulating" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Undulating"?

"Undulating" is pronounced /ˈən-jə-ˌlāt/ and divided into syllables as un·du·late.

What is the origin of the word "Undulating"?

"Undulating" comes from Late Latin undula small wave, from Latin *undula. First known use: 1664i.