CURVY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

curvy

adjective

ˈkər-vē

Definition of curvy

as in shapely

having a well-proportioned feminine figure a curvy brunette with lots of male admirers

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shapeless

as in curved

marked by a long series of irregular curves a perilously curvy stretch of a corniche along the Riviera

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Recent Examples of curvy But there were also plenty of Konas and also Ioniq 6s, the curvy sedan with a whale tail. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026 Its elegant glam design emphasizes vibrant hues and sensual curvy lines. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Riedel’s elegant crystal decanter has a shape that’s as fluid as the liquid within, with a curvy silhouette that’s meant to hold white, red, or sparkling vino. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 Best Things to Do Weisman Art Museum Marked by large sheets of curvy, shimmering metal, Frank Gehry’s eye-catching 1993 design at the University of Minnesota campus is akin to his Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for curvy

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Adjective

The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.

— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

Definition of shapely

Adjective

Using original photographs, and input from the Pourtout archives, the restoration team reversed the ungainly Saoutchik body modifications, and the curved windshield and twin rear-window design returned.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Flat composite panels transform into curved blades The new method uses 4D printing, which means materials can change shape after they are made.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of curved

Adjective

Advanced Night Ceramide Signature Anti-Aging Night Cream Think of this ceramide-rich formula as plump skin in a bottle.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Instead of turning to cobbler this summer, put all of those juicy peaches and plump raspberries at the farmers’ market to good use with this stunning recipe.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

But what once looked like a potential breakout career in San Francisco has instead become a winding journey through multiple organizations, with the latest chapter ending after a short stay in the Dodgers' system.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

Definition of winding

Adjective

Its central hub, where the wellness offerings, main dining room and 35 of the 65 bedrooms are located, is invitingly curvaceous, with sci-fi swirls of walls and sparkling swathes of window bookended by two vast, contemplative courtyards.

— Susan D'Arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
The exterior is less theatrical than Disney’s, its shape rectilinear rather than curvaceous, yet a pink hue adds the requisite Gehry jazz.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Definition of curvaceous

Adjective

Previously, there was about a 2-inch dropoff on either sideline behind the benches, which posed a risk of a twisted ankle if a player ran too far out of bounds.

— Shaun Goodwin June 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026
Deep in the 531,148-acre Nantahala National Forest stands a towering and twisted hemlock that appears to be dead, but is very much alive on the inside with a colony of bats.

— Mark Price June 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026

Definition of twisted

Adjective

Caruso’s five-star resort at Rosewood Miramar Beach includes a staircase similar to one of Williams’s and a pool with serpentine edges that’s inspired by the one Williams built for a Palm Springs resort.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026
Have the belt system inspected soon because if the serpentine belt fails completely, important engine components may stop working and engine damage could occur.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026

Definition of serpentine

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