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curvy

|cur-vy|

B2

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/ˈkɜːrvi/

🇬🇧

/ˈkɜːvi/

having curves

Etymology
Etymology Information

'curvy' originates from the English word 'curve,' which comes from the Latin word 'curvus,' meaning 'bent or curved.'

Historical Evolution

'curvus' transformed into the Old French word 'courbe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'curve,' from which 'curvy' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'bent or curved,' but over time it evolved to describe both physical objects and body shapes with curves.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having many curves or bends.

The road was curvy and difficult to navigate.

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Adjective 2

having a shapely figure with pronounced curves.

She wore a dress that accentuated her curvy figure.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45