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carvy

carvy

8.0
Having many curves or rounded parts
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɑrvi/
  • UK
translation icon : curvilíneo
  • She admired the carvy design of the new sofa, which added elegance to the room.

Examples

  • The artist's sculpture was beautifully carvy, with smooth, flowing lines that captivated onlookers.

  • Seriously, this, I don't know why these are so rare, this carvy label matic pricing gun, but it was, but I found it.

  • The carvy road twisted through the lush hills, making for a scenic drive.

Synonyms

curved
vscarvy
6 1.0

A shape or surface that bends smoothly without sharp angles

focuses on multiple rounded shapes rather than a single continuous bend
curvy
vscarvy
4 2.8

Having smooth rounded shapes or lines

is about many curves specifically rather than just being rounded
curvilinear
vscarvy
1 7.9

Having curved lines

is a common, informal sense stressing many rounded shapes
rounded
vscarvy
1 2.4

Having a smooth, curved shape with no sharp points

refers more to many separate curved parts
bendy
vscarvy
1 3.6

Having many curves like a winding road

describes many static rounded shapes rather than winding or motion
curving
vscarvy
2.5

Bending in a smooth rounded line instead of being straight

emphasizes many curved parts instead of one simple bend
curviform
vscarvy
8.1

Having a curved shape

highlights multiple distinct curves rather than a single curved form
curvilineal
vscarvy
8.5

Having curved lines instead of straight ones

applies more informally to many rounded parts rather than line choice
roundy
vscarvy
  • Informal
6.6

A little round in shape like a small stone

means stronger curvature, with several pronounced rounded shapes

Antonyms

442 1.0

In a direct line without curves or bends

linear
  • Specialized
5 6.1

Long and narrow with nearly parallel sides like grass leaves

How Curvy

winding
2 3.1
sinuous
5 7.4
carvy
  • UK
8.0
curved
6 1.0
straight
442 1.0

Surface Forms

carvy positive
carvier comparative
carviest superlative

Morphology

carvy = carve (semi-transparent) = carv + y

While 'carve' is recognizable, the shift to 'carvy' meaning 'curvy' is not a standard derivation.

Etymology

Carvy is easy to remember if you think of curve, which means 'bend', because the word brings to mind shapes with many bends and smooth lines. So, carvy means 'full of curves' — in other words, curvy.