CURLED Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

curled 1 of 2

adjective

as in curly

forming or styled into loops the strokes of the capital letters were elaborately curled

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as in curved

marked by a long series of irregular curves a curled and complicated route through a series of caves

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curled

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verb

past tense of curl

as in coiled

to follow a circular or spiral course an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir

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straightened

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Recent Examples of curled

Adjective

While attending the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday celebration in Los Angeles, Jones rocked a curled bob, swept to one side. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Look in curled leaves that often contain webs with the larva stages — often called worms. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Gaze at the curled little fists, the perfect nails. — Literary Hub, 19 June 2026 Assistants can nick head-to-toe Chanel looks from the fashion closet without anyone batting a Shu Uemura–curled eyelash. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026 Look for curled edges, bare spots where granules have worn away and any flashing that looks lifted or bent. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026 And the curled posture of the embryo follows an ovoid shape like that of an egg. — Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026 Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara gives you longer, more curled lashes in just a few swipes. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026 Hairstylist Adir Abergel used Virtue Labs to perfect her curled shoulder-length style. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

Verb

Women figured prominently in many of Mansour’s works, such as the 1984 Flight to Egypt, depicting a mother curled over her sleeping baby. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026 Mosses and lichens filled the hollows, while yellowish dead man’s fingers — a spooky and thus aptly named fungus — curled among low-growing rhododendrons that perfumed the air with warm, woody notes. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Tara Rudd drove toward Angel City’s back line and threaded a pass through to Rodman, who raced downfield and curled a shot just over goalkeeper Angelina Anderson. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Instead of lying flat, the hem curled and fell like waves around the body, creating a high-low effect. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026 Tara Rudd drove toward Angel City’s backline and threaded a pass through to Rodman, who raced downfield and curled a shot just over goalkeeper Angelina Anderson. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 But in the first swing of the match, Nakashima botched his first serve, and on his second, Shelton sent a booming 97 mph lefty forehand down the line that curled into the court to earn the break. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Iván Moreno played him in behind Bernardo Rhein, who had pushed too far forward, and Arcila curled his shot past Crépeau. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 For an additional pop of color, Cardi wore her hair in an icy blue bob that was parted to the side and curled under at the ends. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled

Adjective

Michael wore bell-bottoms, and his hair was long and curly, like Leah’s.

— Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Her hair is still red, but now straightened and shortened into a bob; the curly and queenly aura is now history in favor of something that is even h-o-t-t-e-r-t-o-go.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

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Adjective

Emirates’ massive suite, which is perched over the center of Ashe, is being remodeled this year to emulate the spacious lounges and curved bar on its double-decker Airbus 380 planes.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
The darkening will be incredibly subtle compared to that of a partial lunar eclipse, where the moon passes into Earth's intense inner shadow — the umbra — revealing our planet's curved silhouette on the lunar surface.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of curved

Verb

This species spends most of its time coiled around tree branches more than 30 meters (100 feet) high, descending during the night to prey on birds, small mammals, frogs, and other reptiles on the forest floor.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
As management continues to prove themselves, multiples are coiled to go higher.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Definition of coiled

Adjective

Loonen’s tall, wavy bottle began making appearances in the feeds of influencers like Brooks Marks and celebrities like Dua Lipa.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
The sprawling space has its own TV and sofa pair alongside a roomy bed, along with design touches like a twinkling mirror on the ceiling and a wavy carpet.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wavy

Adjective

What happens next are the most dramatic and twisted moments of his life, as these mysterious events bring Sam face-to-face with his younger self.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Homes and businesses left intact after the flooding were still without electricity on Sunday, as twisted power line poles and wires lay tangled in the mud.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of twisted

Adjective

Every floor and room is dedicated to specific watch brands and timepieces, featuring bespoke details like watch-hand door handles and winding-crown faucet handles, all crafted by Florentine artisans.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

Definition of winding

Adjective

Peter Zumthor’s design hoists a serpentine platform atop pavilions that read like stout, truncated legs, making the edifice almost creaturely in its architectural stance.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
The larvae feed on the tree through winter, carving serpentine tunnels that ultimately interfere with the tree’s ability to feed itself.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

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