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单词 curvaceous
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curvaceous

adjective

cur·​va·​ceous ˌkər-ˈvā-shəs How to pronounce curvaceous (audio)
variants or less commonly curvacious
1
: having or suggesting the curves of a well-proportioned feminine figure
curvaceous hips
The curvaceous wooden mermaid shown on the cover … , forever staring into a mirror and waiting to comb her wind-tossed hair, was found in Wayland, Massachusetts … Robert Shaw
2
: having a smoothly curving form or shape
… the [golf] course sits on a curvaceous mound of trash some 40 feet deep. Jessica Snyder Sachs
Rounded windows with decorative surrounds predominate, as do curvaceous brackets under the exterior eaves. The Boston Sunday Globe
curvaceousness noun

Synonyms

  • curvy
  • pneumatic
  • shapely
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Although the Baywatch star is known for her curvaceous figure, Anderson revealed getting breast implants was her No. 1 cosmetic regret. Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 The company introduced a new, curvaceous shape to set the brand apart from other scotches on the market, positioning itself as a premium and international brand. Lela London, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 This construction is well suited to upholstering curvaceous furniture such as the designs of Jean Royere. oregonlive, 5 June 2022 In this serene and sophisticated bedroom, a delicate and curvaceous latticelike wallpaper with a dark gray background brings depth to an airy neutral room. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022 The body was a curvaceous-if-sober masterpiece by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, who sadly went into receivership even before the final 400 GT 2+2 was built. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 June 2022 The result is this soothing living area, which features a horizonlike custom wallpaper, a curvaceous custom sofa in a velvety Élitis fabric, and a Crate & Barrel three-legged cocktail table. Rima Suqi, ELLE Decor, 12 July 2022 Her curvaceous frame not only turns heads but stops thumbs from scrolling. Aley Arion, Essence, 10 June 2022 Rooms come with groovy curvaceous settees that lend a lounge-feel to the seating area, and bathrooms are open concept which leaves the impression of more space overall. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined at sense 1

curvaceous

adjective

variants also curvacious
as in shapely
having a well-proportioned feminine figure curvaceous swimsuit models

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • shapely
  • curvy
  • plump
  • built
  • stacked
  • pneumatic
  • voluptuous
  • statuesque
  • round
  • buxom
  • zaftig
  • busty
  • bosomy
  • chesty
  • Junoesque
  • Rubenesque
  • callipygian
  • well-endowed
  • zoftig
  • callipygous
  • well-turned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • shapeless
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