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curvaceous


Meanings
  • adjective

    Having a smooth, flowing, graceful form, particularly of the body, especially of the female body.

    - "She had a curvaceous figure that turned heads."
    - "The curvaceous design of the car was a hit at the auto show."

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
Words rhyming with curvaceous
absurd , allured , bured , blurred , chured , curt , deferred , durst , furst , herd , lured , mured , murd'red , nerded , perused , pursed , squared , surd , turfed , urged , wired , wured
Variants
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curvaceous , curvacious
Etymology
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From the Latin 'curvus' meaning bent or turned.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'curvaceous' is often used in the context of beauty and sexuality, particularly in relation to the female form.

  2. The term 'curvaceous' comes from the Latin word 'curvus', meaning bent or turned.

  3. The hourglass figure is a common example of a curvaceous body shape.


Related Concepts
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  1. voluptuous: A synonym for curvaceous, meaning having a full and attractive figure, especially of a woman.

  2. hourglass figure: A shape of a woman's body in which the bust and hips are proportionally large and the waist is narrow, giving the appearance of an hourglass.


Culture
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The term 'curvaceous' has been used extensively in art, literature, and media to describe the female form, particularly in the context of beauty and sexuality. In art, curvaceous figures have been depicted in various forms, from ancient Greek and Roman sculpture to modern advertising and fashion.

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