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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The muscle fibers, crinkly and wavy, were abnormal.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2024
As for her hair, Lopez took inspiration from vintage styles, with strands of soft, wavy curls and a tight chignon to keep her hair together.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
For the 1920s, flapper bobs dominated, while for the ’30s track and field section, there were short, wavy wigs.
—Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Hair types break down into four categories: straight, wavy, curly, and coily—sometimes referred to as types 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 June 2024
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2024
As for her hair, Lopez took inspiration from vintage styles, with strands of soft, wavy curls and a tight chignon to keep her hair together.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
For the 1920s, flapper bobs dominated, while for the ’30s track and field section, there were short, wavy wigs.
—Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 24 June 2024
Hair types break down into four categories: straight, wavy, curly, and coily—sometimes referred to as types 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for wavy
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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