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

There is a front porch and inside an enormous fireplace, a living room with its original and curved bay windows, window seats, fireplace, and soft seating. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

The Pixel Watch 5 keeps the same curved display as its predecessor. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

With Choppy Bangs The precision in Christina Aguilera’s bangs gives even more edge to her curved, messy cut. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

These included lattices, curved structures, and surfaces capable of changing their topography. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

With six bedrooms and six full bathrooms spread across more than 9,000 square feet, the home’s three distinct structures are connected by bridges and wrapped in curved glass encased in black steel frames. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

Countless more skywatchers across Europe will witness a deep partial solar eclipse, as the moon's curved silhouette covers a swathe of the sun's surface, while failing to cover it entirely. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Now, buyers touring the house walk into an entryway staged with two curved, ivory couches facing each other across a coffee table that’s topped with design books and plants. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

The eatery features Midcentury Modern touches with curved cherry wood walls and paneled ceilings, as well as illuminated white onyx Corian surfaces. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

Pringles x Hershey’s Swoops Hershey’s Swoops were thin and curved like chips but made entirely of chocolate. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

They were inspired by the Curtain of Courage Memorial outside the San Bernardino County Government Center — 14 bronze alcoves, each curved like a protective wall and dedicated to one of the victims. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Prosecutors said the road curved, and Garcia drove off the road down an embankment and hit a tree going 101 mph. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

White embroidery curved across the shoulders, while rows of wavy trim followed the skirt’s seams. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

His body and tail were unusually short, and his back was curved. — Kelly Lambert, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

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