1. curling or turning upward
Usage: present participle of upcurl

1. having a curved or turned-up shape

Examples

• The smoke was upcurling from the chimney into the cold morning air.
• She noticed the upcurling edges of the old photograph.
• The cat’s tail was upcurling as it walked confidently across the room.
• The flames were upcurling toward the ceiling.
• His upcurling mustache gave him a distinguished appearance.
• The leaves showed upcurling at their tips due to the dry weather.