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curling Synonyms

Another word for curling

Choosing another word for curling depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Forming or moving in curved, spiral, or coiled shapes.

Usage Example

"Ribbons of coiling smoke rose steadily from the stone chimney into the crisp autumn air."

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coiling
Strong
spiraling
twisting
winding

• noun (Context 2)

The act or process of forming into a curved, spiral, or coiled shape.

Usage Example

"The sudden coiling of the plant's leaves indicated that the soil was too dry."

Strongest
coiling
Strong
spiraling
twisting

Opposites of curling

The opposite of curling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

straightening
straight
uncoiling
unbent
See all opposites of curling

• Nearby Words

curlew
curlicue
curliness
curling
curly
curmudgeonly
currant

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Curling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/curling
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