American English
/ˈkʰɚ.vi/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Having a body with noticeable curves, especially around the hips and chest.
Practice out loudHaving a body with noticeable curves, especially around the hips and chest.
She felt confident in her curvy figure.
This often describes a woman’s body and can sound positive, but the effect depends on context.
curvy figure · curvy woman
Having many smooth bends instead of being straight.
We drove along a curvy mountain road.
curvy road · curvy line
The y changes to i before -er and -est: curvier, curviest.