CURVED Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

curved 1 of 2

adjective

as in curving

marked by a long series of irregular curves a curved strip of metal that had sheared off during the collision

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curved

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verb

past tense of curve

as in rounded

to turn away from a straight line or course after following a straight path most of the way down the mountain, the ski trail abruptly curves to the right

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straightened

as in arched

to cause to turn away from a straight line curved the wood to make a bow

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Recent Examples of curved

Adjective

Taubman Museum of Art Located in a spectacular curved steel and glass building designed by a protégé of Frank Gehry, Taubman Museum of Art celebrates its 75th year in 2026. —

Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 While curved silhouettes may have taken a temporary backseat to the clean lines and sharp angles popularized by modern, industrial, and farmhouse interiors, rounded tables never truly disappeared. —

Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026 Blunt blades or curved swords for the purposes of historical re-enactment or filmmaking or for sports such as fencing or martial arts are allowed (usually with proof of participation such as insurance document or club membership card). —

The Week Uk, TheWeek, 3 June 2026 Photos and a video Aiello provided show bladed wire snaking around the decomposing animal’s neck and curved horns, as well as the front legs, in a desert landscape dotted with boulders. —

Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 An oversized pivot door leads to the sprawling, open-plan living quarters, where curved, floor-to-ceiling windows blur the divide between the indoor and outdoor world. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2026 The chairs have an ergonomic design with a curved back and supportive armrests, and the cushions are thick and covered in waterproof polyester. —

Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 For example, given that curved furniture is having a major moment, why not bring a sculptural sofa into the backyard, as designer Clara Jung, the founder of Banner Day Interiors, did here? —

Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 May 2026 Inside the attraction, referred to as a rotating theater, audiences sit in curved rows that move from scene to scene, decade to decade, while the stage remains stationary. —

Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026

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The rink was a unique part of history, Kathy said, one of the world’s last remaining rotunda rinks, where the wooden planks on the ground are curved. —

Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026 The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels. —

Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026 Starodubtseva then curved a backhand of her own to break the sideline and send Rybakina almost into the crowd. —

Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Gaming Monitor Deals This 32-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor features a steep, immersive 1000R curvature matching the human field of view. —

Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026 Even the bathrooms are curved like a Richard Serra installation. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 The kick curved and popped the back corner of the net, and Kocher ran away with arms outstretched and mouth agape, in slight disbelief of a goal that clinched a 2-1 win — and the third straight girls’ 3A state title for Colorado Academy. —

Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026 The heavier dust particles are pushed back by sunlight, forming a broad, often curved tail that reflects sunlight according to Swinburne University of Technology. —

Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Video emerged online showing a red Ferrari shooting out of a tunnel along the highway at a high speed, slamming into a concrete barrier where the road curved and erupting into flames. —

Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curved

Adjective

Navigating the loss of a friend can be a long and winding journey.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
End your drive at Mount Lemmon Ski Area, the southernmost ski resort in the U.S. Just northeast of Tucson, Arizona, the two-lane asphalt of the Sky Island Scenic Byway (also known as the Catalina Highway) carves a winding path up into the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026