Curving Meaning in English
word · lemma: curve
ˈkɝvɪŋ
KURV-ing
kˈɜːvɪŋ
KURV-ing
Definition
Having a smooth, continuously bending shape, or the action of smoothly moving in a bend rather than a straight line.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as an adjective or present participle. Common with objects or paths ('curving road', 'curving line'). Not used for sharp angles—implies a gentle, smooth bend. Synonyms: 'bending', 'winding' (for roads).
Spanish: curvado - que se curvaPortuguese (BR): curvo - curvandoPortuguese (PT): curvo - curvandoChinese (Simplified): 弯曲的Chinese (Traditional): 彎曲的Hindi: मुड़ा हुआArabic: منحنيBengali: বাঁকানো - বক্রRussian: изогнутый - изгибающийсяJapanese: 曲がった - 曲線状のVietnamese: cong - uốn congKorean: 구부러진 - 곡선의Turkish: kıvrılan - eğimliUrdu: خمیدہ - مڑتا ہواIndonesian: melengkung - berkelok
Example Sentences
The river is curving through the field.
basic
The road ahead is curving to the left.
basic
She drew a curving line on the paper.
basic
The mountain path keeps curving higher and higher.
natural
His lips formed a curving smile.
natural
Look at the curving handle on this old mug.
natural