Word adjective
curved
adj.
US /ˈkɝvd/ UK /kˈɜːvd/ curved
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
having a shape that bends smoothly instead of being straight.
having a rounded or bent shape; deviating from a straight line in a smooth, continuous fashion.
Simple“The road followed a curved path around the side of the mountain.”
In context“The architect incorporated curved glass panels into the facade to soften the building's otherwise rigid, rectangular silhouette.”
Usageusually placed before a noun or after a linking verb like 'is' or 'looks'.
Real-world usage
“This time Fernández curved a pass in behind for Semenyo, the right-winger spun the ball over, and Haaland did the rest.”
“Binoculars or a small telescope can provide a closer look as the curved edge of Earth's shadow moves across the lunar surface.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated