Synonyms of arc

arc 1 of 2

noun

ˈärk 

as in curvature

something that curves or is curved

the stars seemed to align themselves into one vast glittering arc

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curvature
• curve
• angle
• bend
• turn
• arch
• wind
• bow
• crook
• fold
• slope
• inflection
• corner
• twist
• curl
• circle
• coil
• winding
• loop
• warp
• spiral
• ring
• round
• reflection
• swirl
• kink
• flexure
• convolution
• incline
• buckle
• inclination
• curlicue
• ringlet
• hairpin
• decline
• turnoff
• incurvature
• dogleg

arc

2 of 2

verb

as in to curve

to turn away from a straight line or course

the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curve
• sweep
• round
• bow
• arch
• fall off
• trend
• wheel
• bend
• loop
• circle
• wind
• hook
• crook
• turn
• swerve
• spiral
• curl
• coil
• deviate
• twist
• curlicue
• veer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arc

Noun

The death of Marshall’s dad was an emotionally exhausting arc that also brought out the best in the gang. — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

The other piece was a close up of the castle against a deep blue sky with a variant of this showing Disney's traditional shooting star firework in an arc above it. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

According to the investigative report, video evidence showed two electrical arcing events occurring in quick succession on an out-of-service transmission line. — James Ward, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2026

The company said one example is electrical arcing inside etching chambers, which can damage semiconductor wafers. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026