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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The pop star has also been playing around with extensions for red carpet events, arriving at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar party in March with waist-length wavy locks.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2024
The small, round, coin-like bronze had the image of a man on the front, topped with wavy hair and adorned with ram’s horns.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
The dip in temperature, the changing of the light, the wavy shadows, until – whoosh – totality is achieved and the sun is gone.
—Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
There’s a soft, inviting trend in interiors that’s throwing many people for a curve—rounded, wavy edges.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Her signature bohemian flair found its way into her jewelry — large hoop earrings and stacks of bracelets — and her soft wavy hairstyle.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
The smooth, pale marble depicts the face and neck of a woman with wavy hair and a neutral expression.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
The layered, wavy effect dually fits the bill, channelling ripples in still water and the futuristic preservation efforts.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2024
There is also the Spanish dancer, a slug in the form of a bright red wavy flamenco shawl.
—Helen Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2024
The small, round, coin-like bronze had the image of a man on the front, topped with wavy hair and adorned with ram’s horns.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
The dip in temperature, the changing of the light, the wavy shadows, until – whoosh – totality is achieved and the sun is gone.
—Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
There’s a soft, inviting trend in interiors that’s throwing many people for a curve—rounded, wavy edges.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
Her signature bohemian flair found its way into her jewelry — large hoop earrings and stacks of bracelets — and her soft wavy hairstyle.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
The smooth, pale marble depicts the face and neck of a woman with wavy hair and a neutral expression.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
The layered, wavy effect dually fits the bill, channelling ripples in still water and the futuristic preservation efforts.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2024
There is also the Spanish dancer, a slug in the form of a bright red wavy flamenco shawl.
—Helen Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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