wavier; waviest
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 adverb
waviness noun

Examples of wavy in a Sentence

She has wavy blond hair.
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People with hair types 2A (wavy hair) through 3C (tighter, curly hair) will especially benefit from this rich-lathering, deep-cleansing formula. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024 Her signature red lip peeked out from under the brim, leaving her hair loose and wavy. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, the No Hard Feelings star, who seemed in good spirits, sported curtain bangs, with her wavy blonde locks falling below her shoulders, and a soft makeup look. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 In the past week, the contest has taken yet another abrupt turn—this time in Trump’s favor In a battle that already charts like the craziest of rides on the waviest of roller coasters, Donald Trump over the week through midday on Oct. 9 has staged a sharp comeback. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wavy 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wavy was circa 1586

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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

wavy

adjective
wavier; waviest
: having or moving in waves
wavy hair
waviness noun
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