curved — having a rounded, bent, or arched shape; not straight
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a rounded, bent, or arched shape; not straight
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɜːrvd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's curved back tells the story of a lifetime of hard work.
- The curved TV screen made me feel like I was inside a fishbowl.
- She drew a perfectly curved smile on the snowman's face.
curved
ADJECTIVE[/kɜːrvd/]
having a rounded, bent, or arched shape; not straight
a cyclist leans into a sharp turn as the road bends dramatically around the mountainside. The bicycle follows the curved path that winds like a ribbon through the landscape. The road's curved shape forces the cyclist to adjust their balance and steering. Trees and rocks line the curved roadway creating natural boundaries. Other hikers on the trail watch as the cyclist smoothly navigates each curved section. how the road has a rounded, bent, arched shape that is not straight
Fine cuisine served on curved plates, perfectly preserved!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'curvus', meaning 'bent' or 'crooked'. The word has been employed since ancient times to describe the aesthetic quality of curves and bending forms.
Breakdown
curv- (from Latin curvus, meaning bent or arched) + -ed (past participle suffix, indicating a state or condition).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's curved back tells the story of a lifetime of hard work.”
“The curved TV screen made me feel like I was inside a fishbowl.”
“She drew a perfectly curved smile on the snowman's face.”
“The curved banana kept slipping out of my pocket during the presentation.”
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