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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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
The star completed her look with a curly blonde hairstyle and a smoky glam makeup look.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Her curly hair is unrestrained, as opposed to the slicked-back and up style she’s often portrayed with.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Keep scrolling for stylists’ favorite curly hairstyles, and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 25 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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