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

Emirates’ massive suite, which is perched over the center of Ashe, is being remodeled this year to emulate the spacious lounges and curved bar on its double-decker Airbus 380 planes. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

The darkening will be incredibly subtle compared to that of a partial lunar eclipse, where the moon passes into Earth's intense inner shadow — the umbra — revealing our planet's curved silhouette on the lunar surface. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The continuing changeover in trash cans at Disney World parks – from the flattop traditional ones to new curved compactors – may have prompted alternatives. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Hongqi’s researchers reportedly had to address the sensitivity of perovskite materials to water, oxygen, and ultraviolet radiation, while also adapting the photovoltaic layer to the curved glass surface of the panoramic roof. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

That led to the notion of building a horizontal structure, and echoing the curved landscape behind it. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026

Like the True Temp Plush Pillow, the ComfortFit is available in three shapes — classic, curved and ultimate — to suit different sleep styles. — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Its curved flame lines the back of the oven and generates impressive heat. — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

Nine-foot stainless-steel screens, originally designed to keep fish from swimming into dams, were reshaped into curved, airfoil-like vanity doors. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

Something cool happens when light passes this warped space; its usually straight path is curved. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 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

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