The difference between Curved and Tortuous
When used as adjectives, curved means having a curve or curves, whereas tortuous means twisted.
check bellow for the other definitions of Curved and Tortuous
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Curved as an adjective:
Having a curve or curves.
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Curved as a verb:
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Tortuous as an adjective (often, figurative):
Twisted; having many turns; convoluted.
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Tortuous as an adjective (astrology):
Oblique; applied to the six signs of the zodiac (from Capricorn to Gemini) that ascend most rapidly and obliquely.
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Tortuous as an adjective (obsolete):
Injurious; tortious.