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 Also, [there was a desire of the animators] to conquer curly hair really badly. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 Arby’s has been serving roast-beef sandwiches, curly fries and shakes since its inception in 1964. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026 Leni completed the costume with a wig imitating Camilla’s dark, curly tresses, and wore the character’s most iconic outfit with a white tank top and oversized hairbow. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026 Walker Scobell, who plays Percy Jackson, has gone from curly-haired scamp to a 17-year-old who draws fevered screams from his appreciative fans. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curly
  1. curled
  2. wavy
Adjective
  • For example, if the edge of a leaf grows faster than its center, this can lead to a curled or wavy shape—as with Lollo lettuce.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Males have straight antennae, while females of the species are slightly larger with curled antennae.
    — Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of curled
Adjective
  • The tables were arranged in long, wavy lines that provided open views to the water.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The facade, inspired by the soft and wavy texture of Loro Piana fabrics, unfolds across three windows and is crafted from handmade terracotta ceramic tiles.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of wavy

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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curly. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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