smooth curves

Graceful bending lines

Smooth curves are lines that bend continuously without sharp angles or abrupt changes in direction.

The term appears in mathematics, design, and drawing to describe flowing, graceful shapes: The architect favored smooth curves over angular forms.

In graphic design and digital illustration, smooth curves often refers specifically to Bézier curves or similar tools that create elegant, controllable arcs.

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body contour · waves · sine wave · undulating · sleek · graceful · serpentine · figure eight · fluid · sweeping · rounded · gentle · gentle slope · soft · soft edges · elegant · art nouveau · streamlined

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geometric form

smooth curvessharp angles

Non-rounded intersecting edges

zigzag · hard edges · serrated edges · straight lines · corners

surface/line quality

smooth curvesjagged lines

Marks with sharp angles

rough edges · serrated edges

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G