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Definition of curvy

curvy

/ˈkɜːrvi/
cur · vy

Adverb:curvily
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1

Having a full, rounded, and shapely figure with pronounced curves (especially of a woman's body).

Example

"The fashion brand launched a new collection specifically tailored to flatter curvy figures."


2

Having many curves, bends, or rounded lines rather than straight edges.

Example

"We drove cautiously along the narrow, curvy mountain road as the fog rolled in."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun 'curve' (from Latin 'curvus', meaning 'bent' or 'crooked') plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

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