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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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
Amazon $50 Walmart $50 Best Buy Does this unique straightening comb result in glass-smooth results for those with very difficult, curly hair?
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Our editors recommend this leave-in conditioner for curly hair.
—Danielle Jackson, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Folks with curly hair might be especially vulnerable to these texture changes, as well as the damage and loss that can follow, because this hair type tends to be more fragile, Dr. Goh notes.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 July 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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