curlier; curliest
1
: tending to curl
2
: having the grain composed of fibers that undulate without crossing and that often form alternating light and dark lines
curly maple
curliness
noun
Examples of curly in a Sentence
She has curly hair and blue eyes.
The dog's tail is curly.
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Big curly cuts, bold afros, tight fades, shaggy layers, or a sharp bob—that’s my zone.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
The natural movement of wavy and curly hair can also play up the cut’s textured, undone vibe, Timperley notes.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Hope then asked to hold the pup, who has curly sandy-colored fur and wagged her tail as the 6-year-old held her in her arms (with a little help from her mom).
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Finding the best hair oils for curly hair can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—every bottle promises shine, frizz control, or hydration, but not every formula delivers.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
The natural movement of wavy and curly hair can also play up the cut’s textured, undone vibe, Timperley notes.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Hope then asked to hold the pup, who has curly sandy-colored fur and wagged her tail as the 6-year-old held her in her arms (with a little help from her mom).
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Finding the best hair oils for curly hair can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—every bottle promises shine, frizz control, or hydration, but not every formula delivers.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curly
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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