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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According to a study by experts at All Things Hair, women with coily hair — a type of curly hair that is super voluminous — face more difficulty finding products that cater to them.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
The actress previously wore curly, light brown hair for 2018's Mary Queen of Scots and dark-colored hair to film David O. Russell's Amsterdam in 2021.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
The actress previously wore curly, light brown hair for 2018's Mary Queen of Scots and dark-colored hair to film David O. Russell's Amsterdam in 2021.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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