Curveted

/kɜːrˈvɛtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by or performed with curvets; moving in leaping, curved motions.

Etymology

From 'curvet' (noun) + '-ed' (past participle/adjective suffix). This creates an adjective describing something displaying curvet movements.

Kelly Says

You'd see 'curveted' in historical equestrian manuals describing a horse's trained performance—it's the formal way to say 'the horse was doing curvets magnificently!'

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