Curled: meaning, definitions and examples

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curled

 

[ kɜːrld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

hair

Having been made into coils or rings.

Synonyms

coiled, twisted, wound

Examples of usage

  • My daughter has beautiful curled hair.
  • She styled her hair with curled ends.
  • The actress wore a curled wig for the movie.
  • The little girl had her hair curled for the party.
  • Her curled locks framed her face perfectly.
Context #2 | Verb

body position

To assume a position with the knees drawn up and the head bowed.

Synonyms

crouch, huddle, nestle

Examples of usage

  • She curled up on the couch with a blanket.
  • The cat curled into a ball on the windowsill.
  • He curled his body into a fetal position.
  • The child curled up in bed with a book.
  • The dog curled up at her feet.

Translations

Translations of the word "curled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encaracolado

🇮🇳 घुमावदार

🇩🇪 gekräuselt

🇮🇩 keriting

🇺🇦 кручений

🇵🇱 kręcony

🇯🇵 カールした

🇫🇷 bouclé

🇪🇸 rizado

🇹🇷 kıvırcık

🇰🇷 곱슬곱슬한

🇸🇦 مجعد

🇨🇿 stočený

🇸🇰 stočený

🇨🇳 卷曲的

🇸🇮 kodrast

🇮🇸 krullaður

🇰🇿 бұйраланған

🇬🇪 ხვეული

🇦🇿 qıvrılmış

🇲🇽 rizado

Etymology

The word 'curled' originated from the Middle English word 'curle' which meant to twist or turn. It has been used to describe various physical positions and appearances, such as curled hair or curled up body posture. Over time, 'curled' has become a common term in describing the shape or form of objects or living beings. Its usage has evolved to encompass a range of contexts, from hairstyling to body language.

See also: curl, curly, uncurl.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,107, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.