upcurve
/ˈʌpˌkɜrv/
noun
- 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.
verb
- 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.