WAVY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

wavy

adjective

Definition of wavy

as in curly

having the curving shape of a wave or of many waves She has wavy blond hair. wavy lines

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Recent Examples of wavy That said, his snug T-shirts and sometimes-elegant shirts and well-cut suit jackets, wide mouth, gap-tooth smile, open face and long wavy hair scream ’70s rock star. — Katherine Turman, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026 In one drawing, a child covered a page with a sketch of a large book with lines of wavy strokes. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Informal dahlias have petals that can be wavy or curvy, and their blooms are less uniform than formal dahlias. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 Generally, straight or wavy hair should be washed at least once a week, while textured or coily hair should be washed every two weeks. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wavy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavy

curly

Adjective

Michael wore bell-bottoms, and his hair was long and curly, like Leah’s.

— Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Her hair is still red, but now straightened and shortened into a bob; the curly and queenly aura is now history in favor of something that is even h-o-t-t-e-r-t-o-go.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026