CURVACEOUS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

curvaceous

adjective

ˌkər-ˈvā-shəs

variants also curvacious

Definition of curvaceous

as in shapely

having a well-proportioned feminine figure curvaceous swimsuit models

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

shapeless

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Recent Examples of curvaceous Rabolini imbued his designs with a similar sensibility, crafting jewels in sculptural and curvaceous gold, often embellished with vibrant gemstones that felt anything but conventional, from lemon quartz and prasiolite, to London blue topaz. — Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 Its central hub, where the wellness offerings, main dining room and 35 of the 65 bedrooms are located, is invitingly curvaceous, with sci-fi swirls of walls and sparkling swathes of window bookended by two vast, contemplative courtyards. — Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 The exterior is less theatrical than Disney’s, its shape rectilinear rather than curvaceous, yet a pink hue adds the requisite Gehry jazz. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 The late actress, who would have celebrated her 100th birthday on June 1, was known as a blonde bombshell, with all the emphasis put on her curvaceous figure and flirtatious way of speaking and singing. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for curvaceous

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Adjective

The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.

— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

Definition of shapely

Adjective

Meanwhile, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and supple without weighing it down.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
The brothel is huge and painted black, like a plump beetle luxuriating in the sun, and the opulence of its internal decoration is matched by Kate herself.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

Post-treatment, lounge by the Water Deck, a shallow, six-inch pool lined with curvy in-water lounge chairs and semi-private cabanas with fireplaces.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In the coming weeks, permanent plaza fences will be erected here — curvy stainless-steel structures that MAD Architects principal Dixon Junliang Lu compared to the lacy filigree of Art Nouveau architecture.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of curvy

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curtsy

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