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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Essence, 27 June 2025
She’s been known to sport curly crops, loose beehives, and BumpIts headbands à la Brigette Bardot.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
The best mousses for curly hair today are far more advanced.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 June 2025
Reviewers with fine, thick, curly, and wavy hair all seem to agree: this $1.25 bargain is worth keeping in rotation.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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