curves
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: curvespast: curvedpp: curveding: curvingcomp: more curvedsup: most curved
This word carries a strong visual quality of fluidity and grace. When describing physical objects or landscapes, it suggests a smooth transition rather than a jagged break, evoking a sense of organic flow or intentional design. In a social or physical context regarding the human body, the term often carries a positive, aesthetic connotation of health or attractiveness. However, it can also be used technically in mathematics or data analysis to describe the trajectory of a trend, shifting the feeling from organic beauty to analytical precision.
Countable when referring to specific bends in a road or a series of geometric arcs. Uncountable when referring to the general quality of being curved or the overall shape of a silhouette.