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
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.
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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
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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
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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