Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: curled
IPA transcription: [k'ɝld]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: curled, curling
    Meaning: of hair having curls
Usage examples
  • Ester's lip curled a little.
  • She curled her fastidious lip
  • She curled her lip with defiant scorn
  • When it was finished, he was tired, so he curled up at the bottom for a nap.
  • Her sensitive lip curled with disgust, all her innate fastidiousness in revolt.
  • To-day as I went by, whistling, I saw a leaf curled and knew there must be something inside it.
  • It should not be inserted too low down, but carried with a slight curve upwards, and never curled.
  • "Yes, indeed," Joe answered, and her lip curled a little proudly, "you are quite right about that.
  • In less than a minute Dot and Tot were fast asleep, curled up side by side, with their arms entwined.
  • The big fellow curled one corner of his lip in a contemptuous smile, then glanced about him quickly and asked: