Synonyms of curly

curly

adjective

ˈkər-lē 

as in curled

forming or styled into loops

the boy's naturally curly locks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curled
• wavy
• waved
• frizzy
• kinky
• crimped
• frizzled
• crimpy
• crisp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• limp
• lank
• uncurled
• straightened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curly

Another notable look featured Chastain rocking a voluminous, curly bob while posing in a cobalt blue satin gown. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 8 Oct. 2026

Charismatic, handsome and crowned with a mop of curly dark-blond hair, Gortner springboarded from his appearance in the documentary to a prolific acting career that included roles in 15 feature films and more than 20 TV series. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Half-up, half-down goddess braids One of the classic ways to keep your box braids out of your face, half-up, half-down hairstyles, which are especially stunning on curly goddess styles. — Eden Stuart, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

The herbal, bright-green paste with garlic, lemon juice, pepper, oil and herbs such as curly parsley and rosemary is a staple in Haitian cuisine. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026