Synonyms of curved

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• linear
• direct
• straightaway

curved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of curve

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rounded
• arched
• bowed
• crooked
• bent
• arced
• swept
• fell off
• curled
• wheeled
• looped
• turned
• hooked
• trended
• swerved
• circled
• coiled
• spiraled
• twisted
• curlicued
• wound
• deviated
• veered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightened

2

as in arched

to cause to turn away from a straight line

curved the wood to make a bow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arched
• hooked
• crooked
• curled
• bowed
• bent
• twisted
• rounded
• turned
• waved
• swerved
• arced
• incurved
• deflected
• weaved
• swirled
• sloped
• veered
• reflected
• coiled
• inflected
• diverted
• looped
• kinked
• dimpled
• inclined
• entwined
• spiraled
• twined
• warped
• dented
• wound
• meandered
• incurvated
• enrolled
• declined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightened
• uncurled
• unbent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curved

Adjective

Those towering spinnakers, genoas, and mainsails billow above sleek, curved hulls—introduced nearly a century ago—as each craft’s 25-person crew moves in the choreographed precision required during a race. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

The relaxed-fit blouse features a curved layered hem with side slits and quarter-length sleeves that can be rolled up or worn down. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Rather than the retro wooden sleigh beds, this one takes a modern lens with chocolate brown upholstery and curved edges. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

Two heavy, curved walls bookend each room, providing protection from harsh desert winds and helping frame the stunning vistas. — Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

More rigid top-handles leaned into doctor bag territory with curved proportions (see Miu Miu, Balenciaga, Proenza Schouler), while others, such as Jonathan Anderson’s playful Cigale, offered a new everyday silhouette, fitting for night and day. — Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026

The long and wide lobby has white and cream colored, curved sofas. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

About 200 people helped build it, Giblin said, from placing stones in the floor to classmates putting glass pieces into the two mosaic curved benches. — Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

Even the instructions say to try avoiding making 90-degree angles in your maps when possible, and instead make curved corners. — Joe Salas july 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026

Verb

Long before curved, sculptural homes became a fixture of luxury real estate, French architect Claude Misbach was experimenting with the idea on the Mediterranean coast. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

The bigger the mass and the closer to that mass the light passes, the more its path is curved. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026

In the final minute of stoppage time to end the first half, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi curved his free kick right in front of the goal, seemingly just one perfect touch away from a goal. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026

This charm is my favorite of the batch; The swan’s neck is curved to look like half a heart. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 26 June 2026

This Samsung curved gaming monitor has a wide 49-inch 1000R screen that'll envelope your entire field of view, providing unparalleled immersion. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

If choosing a pair without a headband, consider a model that has curved temples or a frame made of rubber. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

Because the windshield glass curved sharply around to the A-pillars, drivers often experienced optical distortions near the edges. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Mechanical design shift Traditional stellarators require complex, curved three-dimensional magnetic coils to contain plasma. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026