Synonyms of curled

curled 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in curly

forming or styled into loops

the strokes of the capital letters were elaborately curled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curly
• wavy
• waved
• crimped
• frizzy
• frizzled
• kinky
• crisp
• crimpy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• uncurled
• limp
• straightened
• lank

2

as in curved

marked by a long series of irregular curves

a curled and complicated route through a series of caves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curved
• curving
• twisted
• winding
• twisting
• serpentine
• curling
• crooked
• bending
• sinuous
• tortuous
• coiled
• curvy
• jagged
• windy
• devious
• coiling
• spiral
• crazy
• zigzag
• spiraling
• swirling
• circling
• looping
• indirect
• uneven
• wandering
• roundabout
• zigzagging
• corkscrew
• rambling
• circuitous
• meandering
• irregular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• direct
• linear
• straightaway

curled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of curl

as in coiled

to follow a circular or spiral course

an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coiled
• curved
• twisted
• swirled
• circled
• spiraled
• entwined
• swept
• twined
• weaved
• wound
• turned
• corkscrewed
• arched
• looped
• whirled
• arced
• bent
• crooked
• encircled
• bowed
• hooked
• veered
• swerved
• intertwined
• wheeled
• bulged
• zigzagged
• laced
• interlaced
• meandered
• enlaced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curled

Adjective

For example, if the edge of a leaf grows faster than its center, this can lead to a curled or wavy shape—as with Lollo lettuce. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026

Males have straight antennae, while females of the species are slightly larger with curled antennae. — Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Many marveled at a curled and rusted piece of iron that could have been one of the locomotive's wheels. — Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

While attending the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday celebration in Los Angeles, Jones rocked a curled bob, swept to one side. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026

Look in curled leaves that often contain webs with the larva stages — often called worms. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Gaze at the curled little fists, the perfect nails. — Literary Hub, 19 June 2026

Assistants can nick head-to-toe Chanel looks from the fashion closet without anyone batting a Shu Uemura–curled eyelash. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026

Look for curled edges, bare spots where granules have worn away and any flashing that looks lifted or bent. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026

Verb

Both are curled in chairs in an otherwise empty room in an upscale Hyde Park Corner hotel, modestly dressed in jeans, sneakers and casual tops. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The fake blooms lined the sweeping curves that curled across the arena floor. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

After the break, Croatia's defense was sliced open again on a quick break and Elliot Anderson curled in a cross from the right and Kane slid in at the back post for a poacher's finish. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

With the rains the park has had lately, the leaves were relaxed and not curled into their dry weather posture. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

The shiny, inky black strands were parted in the middle and curled under at the ends to really show off the layers, with the front portion perfectly cupping her jawline to frame her face. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026

Calvin Harris switched the point of attack and fed Luiz right into stride, and Luiz curled one into the far corner from outside the penalty area. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

Hadid’s curled blonde hair was secured beneath a polka-dot bandana, worn with sporty Side Eye NYC sunglasses. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

The youngster was dispossessed but the ball fell to Mac Allister, who curled his effort into the top corner. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026