curlier; curliest
1
: tending to curl
2
: having the grain composed of fibers that undulate without crossing and that often form alternating light and dark lines
curly maple
curliness
noun
Examples of curly in a Sentence
She has curly hair and blue eyes.
The dog's tail is curly.
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Curly or Wavy Hair: Like thick hair, curly and wavy hair can also be dry and more prone to frizz.
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
What are the best ingredients in shampoo for curly hair?
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 July 2024
The key difference is that Bora Bora braids are typically plaited in line with the existing length of your natural hair, allowing the remainder of the curly human hair to billow outwards and form the bulk of the hairstyle.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 29 July 2024
With his killer guitar skills and that iconic mop of curly hair, Quinn became an instant fan favorite.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2024
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
What are the best ingredients in shampoo for curly hair?
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 July 2024
The key difference is that Bora Bora braids are typically plaited in line with the existing length of your natural hair, allowing the remainder of the curly human hair to billow outwards and form the bulk of the hairstyle.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 29 July 2024
With his killer guitar skills and that iconic mop of curly hair, Quinn became an instant fan favorite.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for curly
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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