adjective
curled
adjective
1
Twisted into curls or a spiral shape.
"The cat curled up into a tight ball on the sofa."
How to Use Curled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShaped into curls or coils, or having drawn oneself into a rounded, huddled position.
Common pairings
curled up
curled hair
Word Forms
more curled comparative, most curled superlative
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The cat _____ up into a tight ball on the sofa.