Curvy

Pronunciation: /ˈkərvi/

Definitions of curvy

adjective describing someone or something with a rounded or shapely figure

Example Sentences

A1 She has a curvy figure.

A2 The road ahead is curvy and winding.

B1 The curvy lines of the sculpture are mesmerizing.

B2 The curvy road led us through the picturesque countryside.

C1 Her curvy silhouette caught the attention of everyone in the room.

C2 The curvy design of the building was both modern and elegant.

Examples of curvy in a Sentence

formal The dress was designed to flatter a curvy figure.

informal She's got a really curvy body.

slang Check out that curvy babe over there!

figurative The road ahead was curvy, with twists and turns at every corner.

Grammatical Forms of curvy

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

Origin and Evolution of curvy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'curvy' is derived from the Middle English word 'curven' which means to bend or curve.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical objects with a curved shape, the term 'curvy' has evolved to also describe a person's body shape, particularly when referring to a woman with voluptuous or shapely curves.