curvaceous

Or cur·va·cious

[kur-vey-shuhs]

adjective

Informal.

1. (of a woman) having a well-shaped figure with voluptuous curves.

curvaceous

/ kɜːˈveɪʃəs /

adjective

1. informal,  (esp of a woman) having shapely curves or a well-rounded body

Other Word Forms

• curvaceously adverb
• curvaciously adverb
• curvaceousness noun
• curvaciousness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of curvaceous¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; curve + -aceous

Example Sentences

He excelled at curvaceous silhouettes, jewel and floral colors, rich wool or satin fabrics.

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Initial designs for Akon City, with its boldly curvaceous skyscrapers, were compared by commentators to the awe-inspiring fictional city of Wakanda in Marvel's Black Panther films and comic books.

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"We had role models of women back in the day, like the gorgeous Marilyn Monroe, who was curvaceous, or models like Naomi Campbell, who are very tall and athletically built," she said.

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When puffed up, they “created this really exaggerated shape, just incredibly curvaceous.”

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Made from hand-poured concrete by Concrete Cat, this curvaceous houseplant ashtray is a must for your next solo or group smoke sesh.

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Related Words

• rounded 
• shapely