curly

adjective

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\ ˈkər-lē

curlier; curliest

Definition of curly

1 : tending to curl also : having curls curly hair

2 : having the grain composed of fibers that undulate without crossing and that often form alternating light and dark lines curly maple

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Synonyms & Antonyms for curly

Synonyms

curled

Antonyms

straight,
uncurled

Examples of curly in a Sentence

She has curly hair and blue eyes. The dog's tail is curly.

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