body curves

Meanings

1. 1nounplural

   the rounded shapes formed by a person's body, especially the waist, hips and chest.

   Grammar: Usually plural; use a singular form like body curve only in technical writing.

   Patterns

   • someone's body curves
   • accentuate body curves
   • show off body curves

   The dress is cut to follow the body curves without being tight.

   She exercises to keep her body curves firm and healthy.

   The artist drew the body curves with a few simple lines.

2. 2nounpluraltechnical

   the outline of a vehicle or object that bends smoothly rather than having straight edges.

   Grammar: Used for cars, phones and other designed objects, not for people.

   Patterns

   • the body curves of a car
   • smooth body curves

   The new sports car is admired for its smooth body curves.

   Light reflects beautifully off the body curves of the phone.

Common combinations

accentuate body curves

The belt accentuates her body curves.

natural body curves

The top is designed for natural body curves.

smooth body curves

The motorcycle is known for its smooth body curves.

flatter the body curves

This style of jeans flatters the body curves.

Synonyms and how they differ

figure

A more general word for the shape of a person's body; body curves focuses on the rounded lines.

contours

More technical and often used for objects; contours can also mean outlines on a map.

Opposites

Word family

curvy adjective

having a body with clear rounded curves.

curve noun

a line that bends smoothly.

Commonly confused: body curves or body shape?

Practice

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