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

The limestone around the stadium’s perimeter gently swoops up and down in a move that recalls the gracefully curved bowl of Ryan Field’s earlier iteration. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

The researchers are now combining that printing process with robotics, software and real-time monitoring to control how circuits are deposited on curved surfaces. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Rooms The 82 rooms and suites at Palazzo Montemartini are sleek and modern, with smooth lines and curved edges. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

The 19-year-old wore a strapless black dress with a dramatic curved neckline, coordinating with brother Nakoa-Wolf, who wore a black vest and slacks. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Once inside, curved cherrywood ceilings and tree-like pillars tower over the tables, booths and bar for a cinematic effect. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Inside, the property maintains its elegant design aesthetic with a double-height foyer featuring a curved bridal staircase. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Soft neutral tones are lifted by a curved leather-and-wood headboard, striking blue wall art inspired by traditional Turkish textiles and elegant pendant lighting that gives the room warmth rather than hotel uniformity. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Light traveling through that curved space also follows a curved path. — Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

The uppers dipped low at the sides, while the pump’s heel curved inward before widening slightly at its base. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

The foreground object can warp the fabric of spacetime in such a way that the light's path is curved. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026

As the road curved, Garcia went down an embankment and hit a tree at 101 mph, according to the district attorney's office. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Several other curved, slender bones were soon found nearby, according to pictures shared with the station. — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Thierry Henry curved away from defenders, Cristiano Ronaldo attacked their blind side and Kylian Mbappe outran them. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Walmart has the Samsung 32-inch Essential S3 curved monitor on sale for $149, down from its regular $199 list price. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026

In reality, the well may be drilled nearly 1 mile deep, and then curved by turning roughly 4 degrees every 100 feet. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

The frontier is curved, as existing resources are less efficient for some outputs than others. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026