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 To blow out your curls for a wavy texture like Taylor's, Gutterman says to use a small round brush and focus your dryer on your ends to smooth out strands and give the ends that curl. — Audrey Noble, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Buying into micro-trends is an instant way to date a space, and the biggest culprit right now are those wavy and scalloped looks seen across sofas, tables, soft furnishings, and decor items all over socials. — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 12 June 2026 Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair). — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026 Felicity Blunt’s black manicure Felicity Blunt arrived at Ascot with her husband Stanley Tucci, sporting a sassy wavy bob hidden under her hat. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wavy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavy

curly

Adjective

Minetree wore her blonde hair in a curly updo and kept her accessories minimal.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Mamas in my circle with naturally curly hair like mine have been buzzing our group chat for years about the Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint collection.

— Dana Oliver, Parents, 30 June 2026