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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curled

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Examples of curly in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Once inspired by her own grandmother, Aisha Ceballos-Crump now makes homemade products for her children’s curly hair textures using the golden liquid. — Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 There is lots of giggling and, of course, incredible curly-bang inspiration. — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 July 2022 Along the sides of her face and behind her neck sat some additional soft and curly baby hairs. — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 19 July 2022 Varieties to Try: Savoy Ace (compact curly variety); Early Jersey Wakefield (compact green variety); Red Acre (compact red variety). — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022 One of them is, like, pointy and nosy and black curly hair, and the other one has a blond fro. — Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 17 July 2022 Both are designed to work for all hair types, and reviewers with thin, dry, and thick curly hair vouch for their effectiveness. — Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com, 29 June 2022 Although everyone’s hair is different, there are amazing curly hair products worth trying out, no matter your unique hair type or texture. — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 June 2022 Fans of the father-daughter duo were quick to point out how much Blue Ivy looked like her mother Beyoncé, drawing comparisons between the two because of Blue Ivy’s curly hair and hoop earrings. — Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 14 June 2022 See More

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