curlicue
8 synonyms for curlicue, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A decorative curling shape made up of spirals and loops.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Made up of curly and cue.
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