curved 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of curvednext
as in curving
marked by a long series of irregular curves a curved strip of metal that had sheared off during the collision

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curved

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verb

past tense of curve
1
as in rounded
to turn away from a straight line or course after following a straight path most of the way down the mountain, the ski trail abruptly curves to the right

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2
as in arched
to cause to turn away from a straight line curved the wood to make a bow

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curved
  1. winding
  2. hooked
  3. twisted
  4. serpentine
  5. bowed
  6. swept
Adjective
  • And mourning’s winding, unpredictable path remains foremost in their thoughts.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Reports The news of Kendrick's stabbing is just the latest incident in a long and winding trial which included deliberations on whether or not rap lyrics can be used as evidence and attorneys themselves being taken into custody.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of winding
Verb
  • During his post-match press conference, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that the Frenchman's injury was the most serious among him and Jude Bellingham, who was also hooked in the second half at Montilivi.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • After their time there, her husband was hooked too.
    Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of hooked
Adjective
  • This twisted peppermint candle has all the classic holiday scents rolled into one and is only available during the holidays, giving it more of an exclusive feel.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Add in the ability to beat a mean mug when needed, and this talented, twisted queen is ready to go all the way in the competition!
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of twisted
Adjective
  • The defiance of the second track off Swift’s sixth album vibrates through Burt’s poem, which also picks up the serpentine imagery of the singer’s hard pivot to pop.
    Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The mountains surrounding town keep it relatively isolated, as do the serpentine roads between it and larger burgs.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of serpentine
Verb
  • Born July 3, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin, Michael Cole bowed on television in an episode of western Gunsmoke in 1961.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Born July 3, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin, Michael Cole bowed on television in an episode of western Gunsmoke in 1961.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of bowed
Verb
  • While police investigated, the high school was placed on lockdown and about 50 officers swept the school buildings.
    Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The sudden turbulence swept organic matter from the pupfish's critical spawning shelf into the depths of the cavern, which extends over 500 feet.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of swept
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