adj
curvy
KUR-vee
Curvy (adj) means having noticeable curves; full of bends. Example: “They drove along a curvy mountain road.”
adj
1
Having noticeable curves; full of bends.
"They drove along a curvy mountain road."
2
Describing a body with a full, shapely figure.
"The dress was designed to flatter a curvy figure."
How to use curvy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of curves — used for roads, shapes, or a shapely body.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- curvier
- Superlative
- curviest
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Etymology
From curve + the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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Rhymes for curvy
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What does “curvy” mean?
The word “curvy” means having noticeable curves; full of bends. In plain terms, full of curves — used for roads, shapes, or a shapely body.
How do you pronounce “curvy”?
“Curvy” is pronounced KUR-vee (/ˈkɚ.vi/ in IPA).
How do you use “curvy” in a sentence?
Here is “curvy” used in a sentence: “They drove along a curvy mountain road.”
What is another word for “curvy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “curvy” include zaftig.
What part of speech is “curvy”?
“Curvy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “curvy” have?
“Curvy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having noticeable curves; full of bends.
