wavier; waviest
1
: rising or swelling in waves
also
: abounding in waves
wavy hair
2
: moving with an undulating motion : fluctuating
also
: marked by wavering
wavy lines
3
: marked by undulation : rolling
Examples of wavy in a Sentence
She has wavy blond hair.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Now it's got a silicone-free option that helps boost shine and define wavy, curly and coily hair types.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
It’s designed with a round neck and a pleated, wavy texture that gives it an elevated look, perfect for dressier itineraries.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The shoes are crafted from wavy foot-framing panels of suede and mesh that add a captivating detail to the front of the pumps.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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