curled Definition
- 1having taken or having been arranged in a curved or spiral shape
- 2having 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.
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The cat curled up on the couch.
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The edges of the paper curled in the heat.
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He curled his fingers around the handle.
curled Synonyms and Antonyms
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.
Example
He curled his lip in disdain at the sight of the dirty dishes.
Example
The thought of skydiving curls my hair.
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.
