Word
curving
Phoneticscurv·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɝvɪŋ/
UK/kˈɜːvɪŋ/
Definition
adj. having a shape that bends or turns smoothly instead of being straight.
adj. characterised by a continuous, smooth deviation from a straight line. Often used as a participial adjective to describe physical forms or paths.
Examples
“The curving road leads up the mountain.”
“The architect designed the building with curving glass walls to mimic the movement of the nearby river.”
“The artist used curving lines to create a sense of fluid motion, contrasting sharply with the rigid geometric shapes in the background.”
Examples
simple
“The curving road leads up the mountain.”
contextual
“The architect designed the building with curving glass walls to mimic the movement of the nearby river.”
complex
“The artist used curving lines to create a sense of fluid motion, contrasting sharply with the rigid geometric shapes in the background.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun to describe physical shape or trajectory.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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