Synonyms of curl

curl 1 of 2

noun

as in wave

a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops

let her hair grow in its natural curls

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wave
• lock
• ringlet
• frizz
• frizzle
• kink
• permanent
• perm
• set
• crimp
• tress

curl

2 of 2

verb

ˈkər(-ə)l 

as in to coil

to follow a circular or spiral course

an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coil
• wind
• curve
• swirl
• spiral
• twist
• circle
• sweep
• entwine
• twine
• weave
• turn
• corkscrew
• loop
• arch
• arc
• bend
• whirl
• bow
• hook
• swerve
• veer
• wheel
• encircle
• crook
• zigzag
• bulge
• intertwine
• interlace
• meander
• lace
• enlace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curl

Noun

Phoebe wore an ethereal veil in her blonde hair, which was styled in a half-up, half-down hairdo with bouncy curls. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 July 2026

For energy-intensive operations — from tea factories running continuous crush-tear-curl production lines to cold-chain facilities — electricity is no longer simply an infrastructure issue. — W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 July 2026

Verb

Burton left her extra umph in, right down to a close-up of her feet curling. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026

Carol Blair was found curled in the fetal position in a bedroom, shot three times in the back of the head, the investigator said in court. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Phrases Containing curl

• curl up