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

Tagovailoa was lying on a field in Miami, involuntarily grasping at the air with his right arm before curling into something akin to the fetal position. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Adeyemi scored Barcelona’s second against Feyenoord with a curling shot, Yamal added the fourth with a free kick and there was also a first goal for Gabriel Jesus, who joined from Arsenal on deadline day. — Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The next constructive development would be for the 50-day moving average to begin curling higher, as well. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

She’s played with a darkly enigmatic, unnerving quality by James in her finest work to date — a knowing, even domineering smile often curling around her lips. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

King tends to diminish herself physically, curling her shoulders in a dramatic hunch. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Minimize Heat Exposure To protect against heat damage, Walker-Rodgers suggests always using a heat protectant spray or cream before blowing out, curling, or straightening your hair. — Sarah Madaus, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026

Five minutes later, Messi gave Miami the lead, curling his shot in tight space past three defenders, quieting the sellout crowd at Subaru Park. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Beyond its championship golf courses, guests can play tennis and pickleball, take a hot yoga class, go cross-country skiing, or even try curling. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026