Synonyms of curving

curving 1 of 2

adjective

as in curved

marked by a long series of irregular curves

the curving shoreline on the island's south side is a beachcomber's paradise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curved
• winding
• twisting
• twisted
• serpentine
• sinuous
• bending
• crooked
• curled
• tortuous
• curvy
• curling
• jagged
• windy
• devious
• spiral
• coiling
• coiled
• zigzag
• crazy
• spiraling
• swirling
• circling
• uneven
• indirect
• roundabout
• zigzagging
• looping
• circuitous
• wandering
• corkscrew
• rambling
• meandering
• irregular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• linear
• direct
• straightaway

curving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of curve

1

as in arching

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

• arching
• winding
• sweeping
• arcing
• bowing
• rounding
• bending
• falling off
• turning
• trending
• swerving
• crooking
• curling
• looping
• circling
• hooking
• spiraling
• wheeling
• coiling
• twisting
• veering
• deviating
• curlicuing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightening

2

as in bending

to cause to turn away from a straight line

curved the wood to make a bow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bending
• arching
• hooking
• bowing
• curling
• twisting
• crooking
• swerving
• turning
• waving
• rounding
• swirling
• arcing
• veering
• deflecting
• sloping
• reflecting
• incurving
• winding
• diverting
• coiling
• spiraling
• weaving
• looping
• inflecting
• twining
• meandering
• entwining
• inclining
• kinking
• dimpling
• warping
• incurvating
• denting
• enrolling
• declining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightening
• uncurling
• unbending

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curving

Verb

Its bright red star Antares marks the heart of the scorpion, with a curving tail extending downward toward the horizon. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Similar to other colubrids, this species possesses a Duvernoy’s gland—a venom gland located behind the eyes and connected by a tube to grooved, backward-curving teeth at the back of the upper jaw. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

Mary’s body echoes the shape of the frame, curving around Jesus, her gaze following his. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

The Iraqi British architect became famous for her intensely futuristic style characterized by curving façades, sharp angles, and severe materials such as concrete and steel. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Instead of straight paths, employ a curving pathway to reveal one part of the garden at a time. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

Concave center Some pillows have an inward-curving center that has wide side supports. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Tears traced the terrain of her face, curving around the high mountains of her cheekbones, pooling at her chin. — Reshma Kirpalani, NPR, 29 July 2026

Winding along Prospect’s curving paths, there’s a sense that the outside world has fallen away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026