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curved

adj.
US //ˈkɝvd// UK //kˈɜːvd// curved
  1. 1 bent or rounded (adj.)
    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.

    Example

    The road followed a curved path around the side of the mountain.

    Example

    The architect incorporated curved glass panels into the facade to soften the building's otherwise rigid, rectangular silhouette.

    Usage

    usually placed before a noun or after a linking verb like 'is' or 'looks'.

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