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Meaning of curved
The primary meaning of the word "curved" is having a continuous, smooth shape that deviates from a straight line.
Etymology of curved
The word "curved" comes from the Old French word "curver", which is derived from the Latin word "curvare", meaning "to bend" or "to curve"
The Latin word "curvare" is also related to the Latin word "curvus", meaning "bent" or "curved"
The word "curved" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that has a curved shape or direction
Synonyms
bent
arched
rounded
crooked
twisted
turned
angled
slanted
tilted
inclined
sloping
bowed
warped
distorted
curved
circular
elliptical
semicircular
parabolic
sigmoid
sinuous
winding
wavy
undulating
zigzag
irregular
asymmetric
uneven
non-linear
curvilinear
curviform
tortuous
flexuous
meandering
curved
sweeping
curvy
bending
flexed
angled
beveled
cambered
curved
deviated
diverged
bent
deflected
inflected.
Definitions
- Having a continuous, smooth shape that deviates from a straight line
- Extending or moving in a smooth, continuous curve
- Changed in direction or shape, typically in a smooth and continuous way
Usage Examples
- The road curved sharply to the left, revealing a stunning view of the valley
- The branches of the tree were curved and twisted, providing a natural canopy for the garden
- The curve of the smile on her face was infectious, spreading quickly to the rest of the group
- The athlete's curved trajectory allowed her to clear the high jump bar with ease