Synonyms for

Curled

Verb / kɜ:ld / Another word for curled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Curled means to form into a curved or spiral shape.

Synonyms & similar words

curlup curve uncoil curling loop coil kink curl drawin wave coiled twisted wound bent formed rolled spiraled looped curved arched bowed flexed crimped frizzed kinked permed corkscrewed swirled turned tangled

Synonyms by register

Formal

coiled twisted wound

Informal

curly kinky ringleted

Literary

whorled spiraled frizzled

Antonyms

straight unbent extended flat smooth stretched

Common collocations

  • curled up
  • curled hair
  • curled around
  • curled its tail
  • curled his fist
  • curled into a ball
  • curled leaves

Word family

noun curl
verb curl
adjective curled
adverb curledly

Usage note

Often used to describe hair, smoke, or objects that have formed into a rounded shape. Can also describe the action of forming such a shape.

Example sentences

  1. The cat curled up on the couch and fell asleep.
  2. She curled her toes in excitement.
  3. The leaves on the tree curled in the wind.
  4. He curled his lip in disgust.
  5. The snake curled around the branch.

Quotes

  • A curl of the lip is a curl of the nose in miniature. - Jean-Paul Sartre
  • A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; but a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around. - Carolyn Birmingham
  • Life is like a roller coaster, live it, be happy, enjoy life. - Avril Lavigne

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