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curvy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɜːrvi/ · UK /ˈkɜːvi/

curvy means: Having a body with clearly rounded hips, breasts, or both.

adjective

ROUNDED BODYB2

Having a body with clearly rounded hips, breasts, or both.

  • She has a curvy figure.
  • This dress suits curvy bodies.
  • The brand uses curvy models in its advertising.

Similar words: curvaceous, shapely

Common phrases: curvy figure, curvy woman, curvy body

MANY CURVESB2

Having many rounded shapes or bends rather than straight lines.

  • The road is narrow and curvy.
  • She drew curvy lines around the picture.
  • We drove slowly along the curvy mountain route.

Similar words: curved, winding

Opposites: straight

Common phrases: curvy road, curvy lines, curvy design

EXTRA BODY WEIGHTC1

Having more body weight than average, expressed in a gentle or positive way.

  • The shop offers clothes for curvy shoppers.
  • He described himself as curvy rather than overweight.
  • The range includes curvy sizes for people who need more room.

Similar words: overweight, plump

Opposites: thin

Common phrases: curvy person, curvy shoppers, curvy sizes

Questions about curvy

What does curvy mean?

Having a body with clearly rounded hips, breasts, or both.

What is curvy in other languages?

Türkçe: kıvrımlı · Español: curvilíneo · Français: pulpeux · Deutsch: kurvig · Italiano: formoso · 日本語: 曲線美のある

How do you pronounce curvy?

In American English /ˈkɜːrvi/; in British English /ˈkɜːvi/.

How do you use curvy in a sentence?

She has a curvy figure. This dress suits curvy bodies.

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