Curved

/kɜrvd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To cause to have a bend or curve.

She curved the wire to form a circle for her craft project.

To move in a direction that is not straight.

The path curved around the lake, offering a lovely view.

adjective

Having a shape that is smoothly bent or not straight.

The artist painted a beautiful landscape with curved lines that gave a sense of movement.

Not straight; bending in various degrees.

The road ahead was curved, making it hard to see the oncoming traffic.

Relating to or resembling a curve.

The curved surface of the sculpture attracted many admirers.

Derived from the Middle English 'curven', from Latin 'curvare', meaning to bend.

curved ball:

A type of pitch in baseball that changes direction as it approaches the batter.

go with the flow:

To be flexible and adapt to changes, often following a path that is not straight.

To curve someone's perception or expectations.

He curved the truth to make himself look better.

Referring to an attractive quality or person.

She has a curved figure that turns heads.