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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The original Dyson Airwrap was designed specifically to dry and style long hair, but its more recent version (which came out in 2022) was updated to suit us curly hair and coily-haired people.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 July 2024
And despite its association with summer, frizz can happen at any point, whether your hair is damaged, curly, or simply prone to dryness; all of these can predispose you to the telltale halo around your head.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 July 2024
Their couple-care routine, which includes everything from gentle communication to introducing the other to products for curly hair.
—Akili King, Essence, 12 July 2024
In the Eighties, Bonsall was instantly recognizable for his curly hair and long mustache.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2024
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 July 2024
And despite its association with summer, frizz can happen at any point, whether your hair is damaged, curly, or simply prone to dryness; all of these can predispose you to the telltale halo around your head.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 July 2024
Their couple-care routine, which includes everything from gentle communication to introducing the other to products for curly hair.
—Akili King, Essence, 12 July 2024
In the Eighties, Bonsall was instantly recognizable for his curly hair and long mustache.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2024
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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