curled

[kɜrld]

curled Definition

• 1. having taken or having been arranged in a curved or spiral shape
• 2. having hair that grows in a curved or spiral shape

Using curled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She had long, curled hair.

• Example

  The cat curled up on the couch.

• Example

  The edges of the paper curled in the heat.

• Example

  He curled his fingers around the handle.

curled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for curled

• coiled
• twisted
• spiraled
• wound

Phrases with curled

• curl up

  to sit or lie down in a position with your arms and legs close to your body

  Example

  I like to curl up with a good book on a rainy day.

• curl one's lip

  to show contempt or disgust by raising one side of the upper lip

  Example

  He curled his lip in disdain at the sight of the dirty dishes.

• curl one's hair

  to shock or frighten someone

  Example

  The thought of skydiving curls my hair.

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Summary: curled in Brief

'Curled' [kɜrld] describes something that has taken on a curved or spiral shape, such as 'The edges of the paper curled in the heat.' It can also refer to hair that grows in a curved or spiral shape, as in 'She had long, curled hair.' The phrase 'curl up' means to sit or lie down in a cozy position, while 'curl one's lip' means to show contempt or disgust.