Curvous

/ˈkɜːrvuːs/ adjective

Definition

Full of curves; bending or winding in smooth, rounded lines.

Etymology

From Latin 'curvus' meaning curved, with the suffix '-ous' added to create an adjective. This is a less common variant than 'curved' or 'curvy.'

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ous' is super productive in English—it comes from Latin and means 'full of' or 'characterized by.' That's why 'curvous,' 'dangerous,' 'famous,' and 'nervous' all have the same ending.

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