noun
- Plural of curlycue; decorative spiral or coiled shapes or lines, especially in handwriting, design, or ornamentation.
Usage: Usually plural; singular form is 'curlycue'; Often used informally to describe ornamental flourishes
Examples
- The calligrapher added elegant curlycues to the top of the invitation.
- Her signature was full of unnecessary curlycues and loops.
- The ornate fence featured decorative curlycues in the ironwork.
- He drew curlycues in the margins while listening to the lecture.
- The wedding cake was decorated with delicate sugar curlycues.
- Without all those curlycues, the design would be much cleaner and more modern.