curvy
|cur/vy|
B2
🇺🇸
/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
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45