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curvily

|cur-vi-ly|

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/ˈkɝvɪli/

🇬🇧

/ˈkɜːvɪli/

(curvy)

having curves

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
curvycurviercurviestcurvinesscurvily
Etymology
Etymology Information

'curvily' originates from English, specifically the adjective 'curvy', where the root 'curve' originates from Latin 'curvus' meaning 'bent'.

Historical Evolution

'curvily' changed from the adjective 'curvy', which in turn developed from the noun 'curve' (borrowed into Middle English from Old French and ultimately from Latin 'curvus'), and the adverbial suffix '-ly' was added to form 'curvily'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'bent' (from Latin 'curvus'), but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a curving manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a curving or sinuous manner; with curves or bends

The road followed the hillside curvily, offering changing views at every turn.

Synonyms

sinuouslycurvaceouslywindingly

Antonyms

Last updated: 2026/01/15 09:17