Curved

Pronunciation: /kɜrvd/

Definitions of curved

adjective having a shape that is not straight or flat, but instead has a smooth, rounded surface

Example Sentences

A1 The road had a curved shape.

A2 She followed the curved path through the forest.

B1 The artist painted a beautiful landscape with curved lines.

B2 The river flowed gracefully along the curved valley.

C1 The architect designed a modern building with curved glass walls.

C2 The sculpture featured intricate details in its curved form.

Examples of curved in a Sentence

formal The architect designed a building with a beautifully curved facade.

informal She has a curved mirror in her room that makes everything look funny.

slang I love how my new skateboard has curved edges for better control.

figurative His argument took a curved path, eventually leading to a surprising conclusion.

Grammatical Forms of curved

• past tense: curved
• plural: curved
• comparative: more curved
• superlative: most curved
• present tense: curve
• future tense: will curve
• perfect tense: have curved
• continuous tense: is curving
• singular: curved
• positive degree: curved
• infinitive: to curve
• gerund: curving
• participle: curved

Origin and Evolution of curved

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'curved' originated from the Latin word 'curvus' which means bent or crooked.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'curved' has retained its original meaning of having a bend or curve, but has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to describe something that is not straight or linear.