Thesaurus

arc

noun

Save Word

Synonyms of arc

(Entry 1 of 2)

something that curves or is curved

the stars seemed to align themselves into one vast glittering arc

Synonyms for arc

angle,
arch,
bend,
bow,
crook,
curvature,
curve,
inflection,
turn,
wind

Words Related to arc

kink,
warp

circle,
ring,
ringlet,
round

coil,
curl,
curlicue
(also curlycue)

buckle,
convolution,
flexure,
fold,
loop,
spiral,
swirl,
twist,
winding

incurvature,
reflection

decline,
inclination,
incline,
slope

corner,
turnoff

dogleg,
hairpin

arc

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of arc (Entry 2 of 2)

to turn away from a straight line or course

the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him

Synonyms for arc

arch,
bend,
bow,
crook,
curve,
fall off,
hook,
round,
sweep,
swerve,
trend,
wheel

Words Related to arc

circle,
coil,
curlicue,
curl,
loop,
spiral

turn,
twist,
wind

deviate,
veer

Antonyms for arc

straighten

Learn More About arc

Thesaurus Entries Near arc

arbors

arc

arcade

Cite this Entry

“Arc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arc. Accessed 19 May. 2022.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster Check Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

kibosh

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Which Word Does Not Belong?

Which of these words does not mean "nonsense"?

blatherskite folderol
sagacity bunkum

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

TAKE THE QUIZ

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.