Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nutant

Adjective
/ˈnjuːtənt/
Definition
Having a swaying or nodding motion; characterized by a gradual and gentle movement.
Examples
  • The nutant branches of the tree appeared to dance in the gentle breeze.
  • In the poem, the flowers were described as nutant, swaying elegantly under the moonlight.
  • The nutant motion of the pendulum was mesmerizing to watch.
Meaning
Nutant describes something that sways or nods subtly, often used in a botanical or descriptive context.
Synonyms
  • swaying
  • nodding
  • wobbling