unde

IPA/ˌʌndə/
IPA/ˌʌndə/

unde — adjective

  • undepositive
  • undercomparative
  • undestsuperlative

1. having a gently rising and falling shape like a series of small waves

1.形容詞C2
釋義

having a gently rising and falling shape like a series of small waves

例句

An unde silver border curved around the wedding invitation like a quiet tide.

attributive adjective before a decorative border

Ritu chose an unde stitch for the hem of the dance costume.

同義詞
  • wavy

    the usual everyday word for something with a wave-like outline.

  • undulating

    often used for broader rolling movement or larger surfaces such as hills or water.

  • rippled

    suggests many small repeated waves, especially on water, cloth, or glass.

反義詞
  • straight

    used for a line or edge that does not bend in and out.

  • flat

    used for a surface without raised and lowered wave-like parts.

文法句型

an unde + noun

unde border/line/pattern

用法筆記

Usually used in technical, artistic, or literary description for lines, borders, and other decorative shapes. In everyday English, most speakers would simply say 'wavy'.

常見錯誤

❌The judge said the delay was unde.
✅The judge said the delay was undue.
💡'unde' means wave-shaped; 'undue' means excessive or improper.
❌The road was unde after the storm.
✅The road was uneven after the storm.
💡'unde' describes a wave-like shape, not a rough or damaged surface.