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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People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Spears, who in recent years has been styling her platinum blonde mane in wavy locks, opted for a sleek, straight look.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The pomade works for all hair types, including thick, wavy hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The white, wavy detailing adds just enough contrast to feel fresh and interesting without sacrificing comfort or versatility.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for wavy
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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