wavy

adjective

ˈwā-vē 

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

wavily

ˈwā-və-lē 

adverb

waviness

ˈwā-vē-nəs 

noun

Examples of wavy in a Sentence

She has wavy blond hair.

Recent Examples on the Web

And the cut looks very fresh, with Kardashian's honey-bronde hair parted in the center and worn loose with just a teeny bit of wavy texture at the ends. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026

The edges of the chanterelle are often wavy and scalloped rather than round. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

The sleeveless shift style was covered in iridescent gold beading and wavy texture, showing off a subtle glimpse of a nude lingerie set underneath. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

There’s something about a wavy motif that feels right at home in a kids’ room. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wavy

• gravy
• navy

Kids Definition

wavy

adjective

ˈwā-vē 

wavier; waviest

: having or moving in waves

wavy hair

waviness

-vē-nəs 

noun