Design Elements Vocabulary

noun a decorative curl or twist in calligraphy or in the design of an object

• The artist meticulously added a curlicue border to the painting.
• She doodled curlicues all over her notebook during the boring lecture.
• I love how she added those cool curlicues to her hair.
• The dancer's movements were so fluid, they seemed to form curlicues in the air.

verb to run or move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction

adjective moving or acting quickly

• The runner dashed across the finish line, breaking the record.
• I dashed to the store before it closed to grab some snacks.
• She dashed out of the party as soon as her ex walked in.
• His hopes of winning the competition were dashed when he fell during the final round.