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

Samsung 49-inch Ultrawide Monitor Deal The Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers panoramic productivity with a massive 49-inch 1,000R curved display, matching your natural field of view. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

Slightly curved planks are strung together with a water-resistant rope to create a flexible form that’s easily draped over the edge of a bathtub when not in use. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026

The nearby breakfast nook is wrapped in curved windows overlooking the gardens. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Line arrays work by suspending multiple speaker cabinets in a curved vertical column, allowing sound engineers to precisely shape the direction and throw of audio across a large space. — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

To cut the kiwi into cubes, set the kiwi on the cutting board on one of its curved sides. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

The overall structure has a solid foundation, with the use of 165-MPa ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), a strong material that can handle the construction's cantilevered roof areas and curved structures. — New Atlas, 5 July 2026

Flat composite panels transform into curved blades The new method uses 4D printing, which means materials can change shape after they are made. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

The hardest part of building the hotel, Jones admitted, would be the acrylic—curved and clear windows for panoramic views, four inches thick, and strong enough to hold back the sea. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Verb

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

If spacetime is curved, then the path of light is also curved. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 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

Map an Outline A cut lawn edge can be curved or straight. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026