The difference between Abrupt and Sinuous

When used as adjectives, abrupt means broken away (from restraint), whereas sinuous means having curves in alternate directions.

Abrupt is also noun with the meaning: something which is abrupt.

Abrupt is also verb with the meaning: to tear off or asunder.

check bellow for the other definitions of Abrupt and Sinuous

  1. Abrupt as an adjective (obsolete, rare):

    Broken away (from restraint).

  2. Abrupt as an adjective:

    Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.

    Examples:

    "The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived."

  3. Abrupt as an adjective:

    Curt in manner.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: brusque rude unciviimpolite"

  4. Abrupt as an adjective:

    Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.

  5. Abrupt as an adjective (obsolete):

    Broken off.

  6. Abrupt as an adjective:

    Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.

  7. Abrupt as an adjective (botany):

    Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek en"

  1. Abrupt as a verb (transitive, archaic):

    To tear off or asunder.

  2. Abrupt as a verb:

    To interrupt suddenly.

  1. Abrupt as a noun (poetic):

    Something which is abrupt; an abyss.

  1. Sinuous as an adjective:

    Having curves in alternate directions; meandering.

    Examples:

    "We followed every bend of the sinuous river."

  2. Sinuous as an adjective:

    Moving gracefully and in a supple manner.

    Examples:

    "We were entranced by her sinuous dance."

  3. Sinuous as an adjective (figurative):

    Morally crooked; shifty.

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