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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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In the coming weeks, permanent plaza fences will be erected here — curvy stainless-steel structures that MAD Architects principal Dixon Junliang Lu compared to the lacy filigree of Art Nouveau architecture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The curvy design came to define the instrument, played by famous artists including Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

She looks up at the image, admitting: “Look at me, I was a goddess. I had no idea. I thought I was fat, unfashionably curvy and unattractive.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026

With that careful pull, the slab compressed together, suddenly stood up, and took on the shape of a tiny, curvy, modernist-style chair.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026

A long, curvy, ample machine, it sported some chrome — a front grille like a bulldog’s jaw, a back bumper.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

Many pointed out the singer is known for her body positivity and could well have just been showing off her curvier figure following her previous pregnancy.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2023

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

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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