curled
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a curved or spiral shape: "curled" describes something that forms a coil, spiral, or ringlet.
- Of hair, forming curls: Specifically, "curled" often describes hair that is not straight but forms ringlets or waves.
Usage
- "Curled" is used to describe the physical state or appearance of an object, most commonly hair, leaves, or paper, that is bent into a curved or round shape.
- It can describe a natural state or the result of an action (e.g., using a curling iron).
- It is typically used before a noun (attributive) or after a linking verb (predicative).
Examples
- Adjective:
- She has beautiful, naturally curled hair.
- The edges of the old photograph were curled and yellowed.
- The cat slept with its tail curled around its body.
Advanced Usage
- "curled up": This is a common phrasal adjective describing something or someone in a tightly coiled or fetal position, often for comfort or warmth.
- I found the puppy curled up on the sofa.
- She was curled up with a good book.
Variants and Related Words
- Curl (verb): To form into a curved or spiral shape.
- The smoke curled slowly from the chimney.
- Curly (adjective): Having curls; full of curls. This is a more common adjective for describing hair texture.
- He has curly hair.
- Uncurled (adjective): Not curled; straightened out.
Synonyms
- Coiled: Arranged in a series of loops.
- Wavy: Having a series of curves, but less tight than curls.
- Ringleted: Having hair in ringlets (long curls).
Antonyms
- Straight: Extending uniformly in one direction without a curve.
- Uncurled: Made straight.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To make someone's hair curl: To shock or horrify someone.
- The stories he told would make your hair curl.
- To curl one's lip: To raise one side of the upper lip to show contempt or disgust.
- She curled her lip at the suggestion.
Adjective
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of hair having curls
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