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curly

adjective

ˈkər-lē How to pronounce curly (audio)
Definition of curlynext
as in curled
forming or styled into loops the boy's naturally curly locks

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Recent Examples of curly Michael wore bell-bottoms, and his hair was long and curly, like Leah’s. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Keep reading to find out how to use a diffuser on various types of hair, along with styling tips, from Chloe Homan, CEO and founder of the Curlfriend Collective, which sells products just for curly hair. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2026 Her hair is still red, but now straightened and shortened into a bob; the curly and queenly aura is now history in favor of something that is even h-o-t-t-e-r-t-o-go. — Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026 Pregnancy Hair Is Great Could there have been a better time to be exploring my secretly curly hair than while pregnant? — Jenny Hughes, Parents, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curly
  1. curled
  2. wavy
Adjective
  • Many marveled at a curled and rusted piece of iron that could have been one of the locomotive's wheels.
    — Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While attending the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday celebration in Los Angeles, Jones rocked a curled bob, swept to one side.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of curled
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  • The island’s central main living area, moved closer to the beach, now has a long, wavy bar at its heart, which opens onto indoor and courtyard dining spaces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Stuffing Flavored Wavy Potato Chips Good & Gather is also pairing its stuffing seasoning with the brand’s classic wavy potato chips (the ridges help trap all the seasoning, of course).
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wavy

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