curved
UK: kɜːvd | US: kɜːrvd
adj. having a smooth, bending shape without sharp angles
vt. past tense and past participle of "curve" (to bend or cause to bend)
The word "curved" derives from the Latin "curvus," meaning "bent" or "crooked." The root "curve" entered Middle English via Old French "curve," retaining its original sense of a bending line. The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, indicating a completed action or state. The logical progression reflects the physical act of bending, evolving into describing any smooth, non-linear shape.
The road curved gently through the hills.
She held a curved blade in her hand.
The artist drew a series of curved lines to create fluidity.
The river curved around the ancient village.
His smile was soft and slightly curved.