1
as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure
a curvy brunette with lots of male admirers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a perilously curvy stretch of a corniche along the Riviera
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of curvy
Similarly, there are more complicated, curvy surfaces that, when sliced up, yield infinitely many elliptic curves.
—
Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Some consciousness researchers believe that on high doses of DMT, perception takes on this kind of curvy geometry.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Choose a few simple but bold pieces, like this curvy armchair, sculptural side table, and oversized potted palm and silhouette them against an accent wall like this wood paneled one.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
In the pressure of the deep sea, the curvy molecule conforms to the exact shape needed to support a sturdy yet dynamic cell membrane.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for curvy 
Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Some consciousness researchers believe that on high doses of DMT, perception takes on this kind of curvy geometry.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Choose a few simple but bold pieces, like this curvy armchair, sculptural side table, and oversized potted palm and silhouette them against an accent wall like this wood paneled one.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
In the pressure of the deep sea, the curvy molecule conforms to the exact shape needed to support a sturdy yet dynamic cell membrane.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for curvy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvy
Adjective
-
The 11 Best Headboards of 2024 for Every Bedroom Style In the primary bath, matching the Roman shade fabric to the wallpaper creates a continuous flow that emphasizes the voluminous feeling; the octagonal side table provides shapely interest.Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024
-
Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
Adjective
-
Rhode Glazing Milk There is nothing quite like this on the market, this milky essence boasts a skin identical lipid complex to soothe redness and plump skin.Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
-
In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings.Deepa Bharath and Jessie Wardarski, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Jonathan Anderson introduced his brand new Loafer bag–named for its likeness to the smart penny shoe – while curvaceous versions also arrived at Stella McCartney and Miu Miu (the latter’s came with horsebit hardware).Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Whereas Irwin’s geometric interventions, Zewde read in the late artist’s writings, were intended to echo the passage of trains parallel to the Hudson, her curvaceous landforms will bend the axis perpendicular to the water.Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
These locations give them better visibility but also provide winding advantages.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
-
After a warm welcome, you’ll be led down a winding brick pathway dotted with bougainvillea to one of ten private red and white bungalows, each decked out with a full kitchen, comfy beds, and a balcony that’s perfect for star gazing and listening to the whistling tree frogs.Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The twisted wire brush is expertly designed to comb through and define every lash, ensuring a flawless finish every time.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
-
The coaster’s design includes an immediate 90-degree lift hill that then sends riders down the equivalent of 17 stories and into a twisted loop that runs toward the back of Universal Studios before a return trip over the queue and through a circular pattern that travels near Universal CityWalk.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The drones and a clever pneumatic launcher are designed to be packed in crates small enough to fit in the Mercedes Sprinter vans the Ukrainians commonly use to haul gear around the battlefield.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
-
The cars will have a hydraulic braking system instead of the pneumatic brakes currently used.Sam Allard, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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
Thesaurus Entries Near curvy
Cite this Entry
“Curvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvy. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share