adj

curvy

KUR-vee

Curvy (adj) means having noticeable curves; full of bends. Example: “They drove along a curvy mountain road.”

adj

Having noticeable curves; full of bends.

"They drove along a curvy mountain road."

Describing a body with a full, shapely figure.

"The dress was designed to flatter a curvy figure."

How to use curvy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFull of curves — used for roads, shapes, or a shapely body.

curvier comparative, curviest superlative

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They drove along a _____ mountain road.

From curve + the adjective-forming suffix -y.

zaftig

zaftig voluptuous

scurvy

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.

zaftig voluptuous