Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cernuous
Adjective
/ˈsɜrn.ju.əs/
Definition
Cernuous refers to a position in which something is drooping or bending downward.
Examples
- The cernuous branches of the willow tree created a serene atmosphere by the river.
- The cernuous petals of the flower bowed gently in the wind.
- He admired the cernuous shape of the hanging weeping cherry blossoms.
Meaning
The term often describes plants or flowers that hang or lean downwards, suggesting a weight or a graceful droop.
Synonyms
- Drooping
- Bending
- Hung
- Dependent
