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curvy

American  
[kur-vee] / ˈkɜr vi /
Or curvey

adjective

  • curvier,
    comparative
  • curviest
    superlative
  1. curved.

  2. Informal. curvaceous.


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Etymology

Origin of curvy

First recorded in 1900–05; curve + -y 1

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He decided to give classic jerseys a whirl, transforming them into more flattering silhouettes that accentuate a curvy torso.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

In February of 2021, Woods was driving down a curvy hill near Los Angeles when his car hit the median, then a tree and flipped several times.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 28, 2026

A ship’s wheel serves as the chandelier, hanging above vertical-grain boat-plank floors that lead to a galley-style kitchen with a curvy bar.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 21, 2025

This is despite many designers adopting looks that naturally create curvy silhouettes, such as corsets.

From Barron's Oct. 16, 2025

“A famous curvy street that’s up that way.”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

It’s got a curvier back to ensure better skin contact for greater accuracy.

From The Verge Aug. 18, 2022

They look a lot like scallions, but with a curvier bottom; the bulb may be white or red.

From Salon Mar. 20, 2022

Each handcrafted stone has its own characteristics — slightly faster or slower, straighter or curvier.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2022

Ms. Langley-McClean’s gowns are sleek and modern, and tend to be created for curvier women.

From New York Times Oct. 7, 2020

In every daydream, I was prettier and curvier than Nicole and Kimmie.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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