Curved — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective

Meaning & Definition of Curved

Curved (verb)

  1. to have or take a turn, change, or deviation from a straight line or plane surface without sharp breaks or angularity
  2. to cause to curve
  3. to throw a curveball to (a batter)

Curved (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by a long series of irregular curves

    "a curved strip of metal that had sheared off during the collision"

    similar: bending, crazy, crooked, curled, curling, curving, curvy, devious, serpentine, sinuous, tortuous, twisted, twisting, winding, windy
    related: zigzag, zigzagging, circling, coiled, coiling, corkscrew, looping, spiral, spiraling, swirling, circuitous, indirect, roundabout, meandering, rambling, wandering, irregular, jagged, uneven
    opposite: straight, straightaway
    near: direct, linear

Curved (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: arced, arched, bent, bowed, crooked, fell off, hooked, rounded, swept, swerved, trended, wheeled
    related: circled, coiled, curled, curlicued, looped, spiraled, turned, twisted, wound, deviated, veered
    opposite: straightened

  2. to cause to turn away from a straight line

    "curved the wood to make a bow"

    similar: arched, bent, bowed, crooked, hooked, swerved
    related: arced, rounded, incurvated, incurved, inflected, reflected, deflected, diverted, entwined, kinked, swirled, turned, twined, twisted, veered, warped, coiled, curled, enrolled, looped, spiraled, dented, dimpled, meandered, waved, weaved, wound, declined, inclined, sloped
    opposite: straightened, unbent, uncurled

Related Entry: Curve (verb)

Curve is a different word from Curved. The synonyms below are for curve, not for curved.

  1. 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"

    similar: arc, arch, bend, bow, crook, fall off, hook, round, sweep, swerve, trend, wheel
    related: circle, coil, curlicue, curl, loop, spiral, turn, twist, wind, deviate, veer
    opposite: straighten

  2. to cause to turn away from a straight line

    "curved the wood to make a bow"

    similar: arch, bend, bow, crook, hook, swerve
    related: arc, round, incurvate, incurve, inflect, reflect, deflect, divert, entwine, kink, swirl, turn, twine, twist, veer, warp, coil, curl, enroll, loop, spiral, dent, dimple, meander, wave, weave, wind, decline, incline, slope
    opposite: straighten, unbend, uncurl

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Curved

The most common words with a similar meaning to Curved:

bending, crazy, crooked, curled, curling, curving, curvy, devious, serpentine, sinuous, tortuous, twisted, twisting, winding, windy, arced, arched, bent, bowed, fell off, hooked, rounded, swept, swerved, trended, wheeled

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Curved

Words with the opposite meaning of Curved:

straight, straightaway, straightened, unbent, uncurled

Related Words for Curved

zigzag, zigzagging, circling, coiled, coiling, corkscrew, looping, spiral, spiraling, swirling, circuitous, indirect, roundabout, meandering, rambling, wandering, irregular, jagged, uneven, circled, curlicued, looped, spiraled, turned, wound, deviated, veered, incurvated, incurved, inflected

Near Antonyms of Curved

direct, linear

Word Forms of Curved

Inflections: curving

Origin & Etymology of Curved

Latin curvare, from curvus

First known use: 1594i

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Curved

Frequently Asked Questions about Curved

What does "Curved" mean?

"Curved" means to have or take a turn, change, or deviation from a straight line or plane surface without sharp breaks or angularity. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to have or take a turn, change, or deviation from a straight line or plane surface without sharp breaks or angularity. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Curved"?

Other words for "Curved" include bending, crazy, crooked, curled, curling, curving, curvy and devious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Curved" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Curved"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Curved". Common alternatives include bending, crazy, crooked, curled, curling, curving, curvy, devious, serpentine and sinuous.

What is the opposite of "Curved"?

Antonyms of "Curved" include straight, straightaway, straightened, unbent and uncurled. Near antonyms include direct and linear.

How do you use "Curved" in a sentence?

Examples of "Curved" in a sentence: "a curved strip of metal that had sheared off during the collision"; "after following a straight path most of the way down the mountain, the ski trail abruptly curves to the right"; "curved the wood to make a bow".

Is "Curved" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Curved" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Curved" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Curved" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

What is the origin of the word "Curved"?

"Curved" comes from Latin curvare, from curvus. First known use: 1594i.