wavy

adjective

ˈwā-vē How to pronounce wavy (audio)
wavier; waviest
Synonyms of wavynext
1
: rising or swelling in waves
also : abounding in waves
wavy hair
2
: moving with an undulating motion : fluctuating
also : marked by wavering
wavy lines
3
: marked by undulation : rolling
wavily
ˈwā-və-lē How to pronounce wavy (audio)
adverb
waviness
ˈwā-vē-nəs How to pronounce wavy (audio)
noun

Examples of wavy in a Sentence

She has wavy blond hair.
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The lines are not dead straight but rather somewhat wavy, evoking movement and speed. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 Top that off with wavy channel quilting and multiple color options to choose from, including Eucalyptus and Steel Blue, and you’ll be tempted to keep it out year-round. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 Loonen’s tall, wavy bottle began making appearances in the feeds of influencers like Brooks Marks and celebrities like Dua Lipa. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 Her Duncan Hines Boxed Baking Mixes Any grocery store shopper will recognize the hot pink Duncan Hines Dolly Parton boxes emblazoned with an image of Parton, including her wavy golden hair. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wavy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wavy was circa 1586

Rhymes for wavy

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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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wavy

adjective
ˈwā-vē How to pronounce wavy (audio)
wavier; waviest
: having or moving in waves
wavy hair
waviness
-vē-nəs How to pronounce wavy (audio)
noun

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