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curlicue Antonyms

Opposite of curlicue

Pinning down the opposite of curlicue requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To form, draw, or decorate with fanciful curls, twists, or spirals.

Usage Example

"Thin wisps of woodsmoke curlicued lazily toward the rafters."

Strong
straighten
Weak
uncover

Similar words to curlicue

Words similar to curlicue shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

flourish
curl
swirl
squiggle
spiral
coil
whorl
scroll
See all synonyms of curlicue

• Nearby Words

curiously
curiousness
curl
curlicue
curliness
curling
curly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Curlicue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/curlicue
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