curvy

/ˈkɜː.vi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɝː.vi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkər-vē/ (ame, mw)

curvy — adjective

  • curvypositive
  • curviercomparative
  • curviestsuperlative

1. having many bends or turns instead of being straight — used about roads, lines,

1.形容詞B1
釋義

having many bends or turns instead of being straight — used about roads, lines, shapes, or the edges of objects.

例句

The mountain road was so curvy that Diego felt sick after twenty minutes.

curvy road — describes a winding road

Amara drew a curvy line across the page to show where the river went.

curvy line — drawn line with bends

同義詞
  • winding

    more common for roads and paths; sounds slightly more formal

  • twisting

    emphasises sharp turns rather than smooth bends

  • bendy

    informal British usage, common in everyday speech

反義詞
  • straight

    the opposite of curvy for roads, lines, and edges

文法句型

curvy + noun

be + curvy

用法筆記

Use for physical objects only (roads, lines, shapes, edges). Not used for abstract ideas like arguments or plots — for those, use "twisting" or "complex".

常見錯誤

❌The story was very curvy and hard to follow.
✅The story was very twisting and hard to follow.
💡"curvy" only describes physical shapes, not narratives.

2. having a body shape with noticeable rounded curves — for example, a full bust, w

2.形容詞B1
釋義

having a body shape with noticeable rounded curves — for example, a full bust, wide hips, and a narrower waist. Usually used approvingly or neutrally of women.

例句

Sofia loves her curvy figure and wears dresses that show off her waist.

curvy figure — describing a woman's body shape

The magazine featured a photo shoot with curvy models of all different sizes.

curvy models — models with rounded body shapes

同義詞
  • full-figured

    more formal and polite; common in clothing sizes

  • shapely

    emphasises attractive proportions rather than size of curves

  • voluptuous

    more intense, emphasises sexual attractiveness

反義詞
  • slender

    opposite body type — slim with few curves

  • straight

    describes a body with little waist-to-hip difference

文法句型

curvy + noun (woman, figure, body)

be + curvy

用法筆記

Common in informal, positive, or body-positive contexts. Some women find it empowering; others may consider it a euphemism. "Full-figured" is the more formal alternative.

常見錯誤

❌He is very curvy.
✅He has a muscular build.
💡"curvy" is almost always used for women's bodies; describing a man this way sounds unusual or humorous.