Curvy
adjective
Having smooth, rounded lines or shapes.
The curvy road up the mountain was a challenge to drive.
Often appears as...
- curvy road
- curvy shape
adjective
Describing a woman's body shape being full and rounded, especially with large breasts and hips.
She was proud of her curvy figure.
Often appears as...
- curvy figure
- curvy body
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
adjective
Having smooth, rounded lines or shapes.
The curvy road up the mountain was a challenge to drive.
Often appears as...
- curvy road
- curvy shape
adjective
Describing a woman's body shape being full and rounded, especially with large breasts and hips.
She was proud of her curvy figure.
Often appears as...
- curvy figure
- curvy body
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Think of 'curvy' as visually descriptive, perfect for painting pictures in the reader's mind.
Artists love the curvy silhouette of the ancient vase.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Straight Lines
'Curvy' specifically means not straight, so use it to describe things that bend and turn.
The curvy tendrils of the plant climbed the trellis.
Pro Tip 3/3Impact on Speed
When talking about roads or paths, 'curvy' suggests a slower, more cautious drive or walk.
Bikers, beware of the curvy sections ahead.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Think of 'curvy' as visually descriptive, perfect for painting pictures in the reader's mind.
Artists love the curvy silhouette of the ancient vase.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Straight Lines
'Curvy' specifically means not straight, so use it to describe things that bend and turn.
The curvy tendrils of the plant climbed the trellis.
Pro Tip 3/3Impact on Speed
When talking about roads or paths, 'curvy' suggests a slower, more cautious drive or walk.
Bikers, beware of the curvy sections ahead.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Think of 'curvy' as visually descriptive, perfect for painting pictures in the reader's mind.
Artists love the curvy silhouette of the ancient vase.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Straight Lines
'Curvy' specifically means not straight, so use it to describe things that bend and turn.
The curvy tendrils of the plant climbed the trellis.
Pro Tip 3/3Impact on Speed
When talking about roads or paths, 'curvy' suggests a slower, more cautious drive or walk.
Bikers, beware of the curvy sections ahead.
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Insightful human...
Some are a little bit more heartbreaking. In Baton Rouge, they talk about being curvy; downstream in New Orleans, they still talk about the flood. Folks in the American capital will say they're interesting. People in Baltimore, Maryland, will say they're afraid. This is New Jersey. I grew up somewhere between "annoying" and "cynical."
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The design genius of...
they didn't obsess about style for it's own sake. They didn't say, "Our style is curves. Let's make the house curvy." They didn't say, "Our style is grids. Let's make the chair griddy." They focused on the need. They tried to solve the design problem. Charles used to say, "The extent to which you have a design style
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A taste of TED@PalmSpring...
Pack era luxury in the sunny high desert at the center of the action an enormous free-form pool surrounded by cabanas fire pits and the hotel's brand new spa complex for the conference itself our partners at steelcase will transform the Riviera's curvy ballroom into a loungy hang out there are no bad seats and no
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Tracking Plastic Sea to...
emphasizing the cultures the landscapes the fennec curvy elephant safari this was way before we even knew about Botswana Namibia was an D these established industries now Angola was going to have that but then in 1961 the civil war the war of independence brakes are now war in that country continues
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Parag Khanna maps the...
If we were to focus on reconstructing these curvy lines on the map, infrastructure, that cross the straight lines, the borders, I believe the Middle East would be a far more peaceful region. Now let's look at another part of the world, the former Soviet Republics of Central Asia, the 'stans.
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Face-to-Face with a Bear...
almost always and they have curvier years and more of a compacted snout so they kind of have a flatter face and then you know of course bigger paws and bigger proper ends and a little bit of a different cloth structure so there you go you're looking for characteristics to
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What rivers can tell us...
So if we zoom in here, you guys can see these nice, curvy river pathways. Again, they're really beautiful, but again, they're not static. These rivers wiggle around. We can use satellite imagery over the last 30 or so years to actually monitor how these change.
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Nancy N. Chen: The...
or not -- through modifications such as hair, skin, clothing. As a medical anthropologist, I study cultural concepts about bodies and how these shape both being in the world and health. Curvy bodies have been around for millennia. The limestone figurine,
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How to Discover Your...
and I’m here in this curvy body as someone who has done the work, lived the life walked the walk in these very high heels -- and therefore is qualified to testify in the church and in the court of law that it does, in fact, get greater later.
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My journey to thank all...
And it was in a small mountain town, and I was driven there along these curvy, cliffside roads. And every time we went around a hairpin turn the driver would do the sign of the cross. And I was like, "Thank you for that.
Video examples
Insightful human...
Some are a little bit more heartbreaking. In Baton Rouge, they talk about being curvy; downstream in New Orleans, they still talk about the flood. Folks in the American capital will say they're interesting. People in Baltimore, Maryland, will say they're afraid. This is New Jersey. I grew up somewhere between "annoying" and "cynical."
Video examples
The design genius of...
they didn't obsess about style for it's own sake. They didn't say, "Our style is curves. Let's make the house curvy." They didn't say, "Our style is grids. Let's make the chair griddy." They focused on the need. They tried to solve the design problem. Charles used to say, "The extent to which you have a design style
Video examples
A taste of TED@PalmSpring...
Pack era luxury in the sunny high desert at the center of the action an enormous free-form pool surrounded by cabanas fire pits and the hotel's brand new spa complex for the conference itself our partners at steelcase will transform the Riviera's curvy ballroom into a loungy hang out there are no bad seats and no
Video examples
Tracking Plastic Sea to...
emphasizing the cultures the landscapes the fennec curvy elephant safari this was way before we even knew about Botswana Namibia was an D these established industries now Angola was going to have that but then in 1961 the civil war the war of independence brakes are now war in that country continues
Video examples
Parag Khanna maps the...
If we were to focus on reconstructing these curvy lines on the map, infrastructure, that cross the straight lines, the borders, I believe the Middle East would be a far more peaceful region. Now let's look at another part of the world, the former Soviet Republics of Central Asia, the 'stans.
Video examples
Face-to-Face with a Bear...
almost always and they have curvier years and more of a compacted snout so they kind of have a flatter face and then you know of course bigger paws and bigger proper ends and a little bit of a different cloth structure so there you go you're looking for characteristics to
Video examples
What rivers can tell us...
So if we zoom in here, you guys can see these nice, curvy river pathways. Again, they're really beautiful, but again, they're not static. These rivers wiggle around. We can use satellite imagery over the last 30 or so years to actually monitor how these change.
Video examples
Nancy N. Chen: The...
or not -- through modifications such as hair, skin, clothing. As a medical anthropologist, I study cultural concepts about bodies and how these shape both being in the world and health. Curvy bodies have been around for millennia. The limestone figurine,
Video examples
How to Discover Your...
and I’m here in this curvy body as someone who has done the work, lived the life walked the walk in these very high heels -- and therefore is qualified to testify in the church and in the court of law that it does, in fact, get greater later.
Video examples
My journey to thank all...
And it was in a small mountain town, and I was driven there along these curvy, cliffside roads. And every time we went around a hairpin turn the driver would do the sign of the cross. And I was like, "Thank you for that.
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Quote examples
Coco Austin
American Actress
The reason why I started the clothing line Licious is because I had trouble finding clothes for my body type. I figured if I'm having trouble finding clothes for me, being curvy, I know girls with my body type are probably facing the same issue. And so with the help of my designer, I came up with the idea of creating my own clothing line.
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Sonakshi Sinha
Indian Actress
I have a pretty active presence on social networking sites, and every day there are messages from so many young girls telling me that they are happy B-Town has curvy women like me. I feel you should be happy the way you are. Of course, fitness is important, but not to the extent of obsession!
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Brad Goreski
American Designer
What I believe in and the way I work with my clients is we're so quick to say what we don't like about our bodies, but it's really important to say the things we do like about our bodies. If you know you have great legs or a great butt, or if you're curvy, show it off if you're proud of it.
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Kether Donohue
American Actress
In real everyday life, I don't walk around feeling fat, and if on TV I'm considered fat, honestly, I kind of like it, because I'm a big advocate of positive unique representations of women in media. And so I like how I'm able to represent a curvier body and still be beautiful.
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Ray Fearon
Actor
I like curvy women. But obviously, a sense of humour is the most important thing. And there's nothing sexier than a girl who is comfortable in her own skin.
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Sarah Hay
American Actress
I had some struggles to find my footing. I couldn't really find a place to appreciate me - I'm a little bit curvy for the dance world.
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Ashley Nell Tipton
American Designer
I love color, and I'm very inspired by curvy women and helping them feel good in their clothes.
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Kim Kardashian
American Celebrity
Personally, I've always loved the curvy look.
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Holly Madison
American Model
I'm a curvy girl and that will never change.
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Cara Delevingne
English Model
I'd like to be curvier.
Quote examples
Coco Austin
American Actress
The reason why I started the clothing line Licious is because I had trouble finding clothes for my body type. I figured if I'm having trouble finding clothes for me, being curvy, I know girls with my body type are probably facing the same issue. And so with the help of my designer, I came up with the idea of creating my own clothing line.
Quote examples
Sonakshi Sinha
Indian Actress
I have a pretty active presence on social networking sites, and every day there are messages from so many young girls telling me that they are happy B-Town has curvy women like me. I feel you should be happy the way you are. Of course, fitness is important, but not to the extent of obsession!
Quote examples
Brad Goreski
American Designer
What I believe in and the way I work with my clients is we're so quick to say what we don't like about our bodies, but it's really important to say the things we do like about our bodies. If you know you have great legs or a great butt, or if you're curvy, show it off if you're proud of it.
Quote examples
Kether Donohue
American Actress
In real everyday life, I don't walk around feeling fat, and if on TV I'm considered fat, honestly, I kind of like it, because I'm a big advocate of positive unique representations of women in media. And so I like how I'm able to represent a curvier body and still be beautiful.
Quote examples
Ray Fearon
Actor
I like curvy women. But obviously, a sense of humour is the most important thing. And there's nothing sexier than a girl who is comfortable in her own skin.
Quote examples
Sarah Hay
American Actress
I had some struggles to find my footing. I couldn't really find a place to appreciate me - I'm a little bit curvy for the dance world.
Quote examples
Ashley Nell Tipton
American Designer
I love color, and I'm very inspired by curvy women and helping them feel good in their clothes.
Quote examples
Kim Kardashian
American Celebrity
Personally, I've always loved the curvy look.
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Holly Madison
American Model
I'm a curvy girl and that will never change.
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Cara Delevingne
English Model
I'd like to be curvier.
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