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

Grand Victorians, generous prewars, scalloped trims, curved passageways, impossibly high ceilings, and hardwood floors for days. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 24 July 2026

Experts created a curved support structure to place the fragments in the design that replicates the original shape of the vault. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

Not only is this the highest resolution presentation, but the theater screens themselves are also massive, curved and somewhat square-shaped, allowing the audience to feel enveloped by the movie. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 July 2026

An outdoor rug with a round design, an umbrella, curved planters, or this wicker chair with a rounded top help make things appear less rigid. — Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026

The rounded back, thick arms and curved footprint give it a sculptural, cloudlike appearance that feels more high-end than its $999 price tag suggests. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

This limited-time deal gives you a massive 48% discount on a curved battle station hub packing a blistering refresh rate up to 280 hertz, 1ms response speed, and AMD FreeSync Premium technology. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026

The living room is anchored by a curved sectional, providing a comfortable place to unwind after busy days spent roaming around Roma Norte and visiting the exhibits at the Museo Soumaya or Museo Nacional de Antropología. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

The Cinerama Dome is famous for its large-format, curved screen presentation, an 86-foot-wide, immersive screen that features 70mm exhibition. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 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