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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 But those with curly hair might wash it much less frequently. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Its flat design is convenient, secure, and even approved by curly-haired shoppers with a tight, coily texture. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for curly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curly
  1. curled
  2. wavy
Adjective
  • Males have straight antennae, while females of the species are slightly larger with curled antennae.
    — Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of curled
Adjective
  • Most are copper in color with a wavy pattern against a light background, often described as a sideways hourglass.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Gomez was also feeling the center part the day prior, when she was snapped in Tribeca with a full, wavy bombshell blowout, again descending from a center part.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of wavy

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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curly. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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