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

As our voices reflected off the curved walls, Wittman led me to the adjacent recording studio, available for musicians, artists, and scientists interested in exploring frequencies. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Nikki makes a kind of rudimentary sombrero that looks like a chip-and-dip, with a curved brim that is full of other treats. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Samsung The Movingstyle Essential 32-Inch Monitor Deal Samsung's screen offerings are extensive, ranging from budget displays to massive curved gaming monitors, but the Movingstyle Essential still stands out as unique. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Further, the Cleary’s gently curved silhouette and slim arms provide plenty of presence without adding visual bulk, and its availability in three widths makes finding a model to fit your space easier. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

In August, the brand launched its Pegasus Plus 2, a fast-tempo training shoe with a curved Air Zoom unit for a quick smooth ride. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The primary bedroom has a curved wall of windows, a sitting area, and a dressing room with custom built-ins. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Instead of bending one solid piece, the wood is cut into thin strips, coated with adhesive, stacked back together, and pressed against a curved mold. — New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026

Striking a pose with her hands on her hips, the White Lotus actress—who last attended the VMAs in 2024 in an optical illusion hooded corset gown—showed off two-inch-long curved nude nails and encased each finger in molten silver half-moon rings. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Verb

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s central plaza, which spreads out beneath the building’s curved, hovering form, was always meant to be a generous civic space. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The signature curved heel from the designer’s Larroudé past collections returns, but this time also in a kitten heel iteration. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

It was curved, 6 to 8 feet long, 3 feet wide, and had pockets built into the sides, photos show. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Chase Meidroth hit a long fly down the left-field line that curved foul during a third-inning at-bat Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

In a new paper published in Royal Society Open Science, mathematician Alain Goriely shows that even though the stylobate really is curved, the illusion doesn’t hold up. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 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