Curled Meaning in English
word · lemma: curl
ˈkɝɫd
KURLD
kˈɜːld
KURLD
Definition
Describes something that has formed into a curved or spiral shape, like hair, leaves, or a body position. Can refer to hair texture or objects that twist or coil.
Usage & Nuances
Often collocates with hair ('curled hair'), tails ('curled tail'), or positions ('curled up'). Mainly used as an adjective or past participle. Do not confuse with 'curled up' (means body is rolled or pulled in).
Spanish: rizado - enrollado - curvadoPortuguese (BR): encaracolado - enrolado - curvadoPortuguese (PT): encaracolado - enrolado - curvadoChinese (Simplified): 卷曲的 - 卷起来的Chinese (Traditional): 捲曲的 - 捲起來的Hindi: घुंघराले - मुड़ा हुआArabic: مجعَّد - ملتفBengali: বাঁকানো - কুঁচকানোRussian: завитой - закрученныйJapanese: カールした - 巻かれたVietnamese: xoắn lại - cong lạiKorean: 말린 - 곱슬진Turkish: kıvrılmış - bükülmüşUrdu: مڑا ہوا - گھومتا ہواIndonesian: menggulung - melengkung
Example Sentences
The cat's tail was curled at the end.
basic
Her hair looked curled after the rain.
basic
The leaf was curled and brown.
basic
He curled his fingers around the hot mug.
natural
She sat curled up in a blanket by the fire.
natural
The dog's body was curled into a tight circle as it slept.
natural