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

The hypnotizing corduroy stripes of curling blue waves visible from the resort’s expansive green clifftop lawn en route to a private staircase that leads straight to the surf—and a guest-only beach deck, too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Similarly, Helene made landfall two years ago on the Florida Gulf Coast before curling to the west near the mountains, but far less rain is expected with Isaias, forecasters said. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

For Celine, Quashie roughly painted nails on the same hand different bricky shades, and for Matières Fécales, manicurist Lora de Sousa offered all lengths and shapes of red, from curling claws to XXL ovals and sharp stilettos. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

There are two temperature settings—356 and 410 degrees Fahrenheit for the curling attachments, with slightly lower heat options for the thermal brush. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Centuries later, Art Nouveau revived nature’s patterns once again, bending iron and glass into curling stems and petals. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Sand-like granules collecting in gutters, curling or missing shingles, brittle or cracking shingles, sagging sections and indoor leaks or ceiling stains are the standard indicators that a roof is failing. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Her signature micro braids were scooped up into a half-up, half-down style with free-flowing tendrils curling around her forehead and cheekbones. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

The anticipation builds until the silence is pierced by the curling cry of the ancient instrument. — Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026