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
Adjective
She has wavy blond hair.
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Adjective
Felicity Blunt’s black manicure Felicity Blunt arrived at Ascot with her husband Stanley Tucci, sporting a sassy wavy bob hidden under her hat.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Nails that mimic a pool's wavy, watery light are a huge trend for summer, as are designs that celebrate the timeless pastime of swimming.
—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
This charming, wavy rug is ideal for smaller spaces or as a layer to add plushness to a flat-weave.
—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Add Trim Cut strips of the wavy paper border to size for the front and back edges of the house.
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Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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