CURVY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

curvy

adjective

ˈkər-vē

Definition of curvy

as in shapely

having a well-proportioned feminine figure a curvy brunette with lots of male admirers

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shapeless

as in curved

marked by a long series of irregular curves a perilously curvy stretch of a corniche along the Riviera

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Recent Examples of curvy Last but not least, Valicelli chose a more circular approach, letting the shape guide its design along the main salon’s and the bedroom’s ceiling and sculpted, curvy furniture. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 The curvy wood frame and oversized door pulls give the Scandi-centric piece a bit of retro appeal without feeling dated. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 Even one curvy piece can change the personality of a room, instantly creating contrast. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Informal dahlias have petals that can be wavy or curvy, and their blooms are less uniform than formal dahlias. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curvy

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Adjective

The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.

— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

Definition of shapely

Adjective

The curved trees were then placed on a horizontal rotating platform inside a sphere lit up from every direction.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
The tight cropping in the monochrome nudes isolates slopes, folds, shadowed recesses and curved planes that hover between landscape and abstraction.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of curved

Adjective

Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Minimalist and cozy are two words that come to mind when describing the Zixuan daybed, which has a clean silhouette but doesn’t feel sterile thanks to its plump pillows.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Purchasing Fresh Corn In The Husk To pick out your fresh corn still in the husk, start by giving the ear of corn a gentle squeeze to feel for plump kernels and avoid husks with brown holes, a sign of worms.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

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Every floor and room is dedicated to specific watch brands and timepieces, featuring bespoke details like watch-hand door handles and winding-crown faucet handles, all crafted by Florentine artisans.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

Definition of winding

Adjective

To woo the American artist best known for his curvaceous and colorful Balloon Dog sculptures, Hublot invited him to its Nyon, Switzerland, home base.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Brock's design looked almost alien compared to the curvaceous roadsters of the period.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of curvaceous

Adjective

Peter Zumthor’s design hoists a serpentine platform atop pavilions that read like stout, truncated legs, making the edifice almost creaturely in its architectural stance.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
The larvae feed on the tree through winter, carving serpentine tunnels that ultimately interfere with the tree’s ability to feed itself.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of serpentine

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