Synonyms of curling

curling 1 of 2

adjective

as in curved

marked by a long series of irregular curves

a curling labyrinth designed to discourage grave robbers from ever finding the inner burial chamber

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• direct
• linear
• straightaway

curling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of curl

as in coiling

to follow a circular or spiral course

an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coiling
• winding
• curving
• swirling
• twisting
• twining
• circling
• spiraling
• sweeping
• weaving
• turning
• entwining
• corkscrewing
• arching
• looping
• arcing
• whirling
• bending
• encircling
• hooking
• swerving
• crooking
• veering
• bowing
• bulging
• intertwining
• interlacing
• zigzagging
• wheeling
• meandering
• lacing
• enlacing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curling

Adjective

Dyson’s 2018 debut, the Airwrap, was a hair tool like no other—curling, smoothing, drying, and detangling without direct heat. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 July 2026

Today brings preliminary matches for women’s ice hockey, qualification runs for men’s big-air snowboarding, and, of course, more curling, which is the only sport industrious enough to have events every day through the Olympics. — The Editors, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026

Verb

Sometimes acting opposite Johnny Depp can be a feet-curling experience. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026

The recent action in its RSI is confirming our bullish thesis and the MACD is curling positive, nearing a buy signal. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Yellow and white stippling on the tops of the leaves, along with leaves that are curling and turning brown, are also signs of a spider mite infestation. — The Spruce, 21 July 2026

Since the cousins share the same curly, wavy hair texture, Gamboa picked up curling cream designed for their hair type and walked Medina through how to use it, from styling techniques to everyday hair care. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Often if calcium levels in the soil are too low, plants would also be exhibiting signs of deficiency including stunted growth, curling of leaves and perhaps spotting or scorching on leaves. — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Yamal’s strike was curling toward the right post, and Martinez dived to knock it away for his 10th save of the afternoon — the most ever in a World Cup final. — Tim Reynolds, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

The pearly pink chrome base gives the manicure an iridescent, underwater glow, while the 3D white tips mimic octopus tentacles curling over the ends of each nail. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 17 July 2026

Leo Ostigard’s goal in the 4-1 group-stage defeat of Iraq came from a curling Martin Odegaard delivery to the front post. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026