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Definition of curvaceous

curvaceous

/kɜːrˈveɪ.ʃəs/
cur · va · ceous
Adverb:curvaceously
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• adjective

1

Having an attractively curved or well-proportioned figure (used especially of a woman's body).

Example

"The fashion designer created a collection specifically tailored to flatter a curvaceous figure."

2

Characterized by or having smooth, flowing curves in shape or design.

Example

"The museum's modern wing is celebrated for its bold, curvaceous roof of polished titanium."

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• Rhymes for curvaceous

• Nearby Words

curtness
curtsy
curuba
curvaceous
curvaceously
curvature
curve

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s in American English by combining the noun 'curve' with the adjective suffix '-aceous' (modeled on words like 'herbaceous' or 'vivacious').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curvaceous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curvaceous
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