upcurve

/ˈʌpˌkɜrv/
noun
  1. A curve that goes upward; an upward bend or trend.
    • The graph showed a sharp upcurve in sales this quarter.
    • There has been an upcurve in interest for online learning.
    • The road takes an upcurve as it climbs the hill.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To curve upward; to bend or rise in a curved direction.
    • The path upcurves gently toward the mountain pass.
    • The branches of the willow tree upcurve near the tips.
    • Her lips upcurve into a small smile.
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