# curving

/ˈkɝvɪŋ/ (US) · /kˈɜːvɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/curving
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

having a shape that bends or turns smoothly instead of being straight.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun to describe physical shape or trajectory.

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