wavy

adjective

\ˈwā-vē

wavier; waviest

Definition of wavy

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

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Examples of wavy in a Sentence

She has wavy blond hair.

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Despite the woman's appearance—deep, tan, racially ambiguous skin; full lips; and wavy hair—a deeper dive through Emma Hallberg's feed showed that before all the spray tans, her skin was actually quite pale. — Teryn Payne, Glamour, "White Influencers Appearing Black Is the Instagram Trend No One Asked For," 14 Nov. 2018 Spirals were giving extra spring with the help of small-sized curling irons, short styles and natural textures were zhuzhed up and topped with product to shine, while long, straight and wavy hair was given the bouncy Victoria's Secret blowout. — Sophia Panych, Allure, "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2018: Why Charlotte Tilbury Didn't Use Highlighter on the Angels," 8 Nov. 2018 Her wavy hair was reminiscent of her mother's trademark blonde locks. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Reese Witherspoon Had a Twinning Moment with Her Daughter Ava Phillippe at a Gala in L.A.," 22 Oct. 2018 Plus, as a nighttime shower person, bedhead is a serious issue for my wavy hair. — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, "This $42 Silk Pillowcase From Fishers Finery Is the Best Damn Investment I've Ever Made," 1 Oct. 2018 The Duchess of Cambridge opted for more of a romantic look, however, in a flared tea-length dress and loose wavy hair. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle's West End Look Is Completely Different From Kate Middleton's," 29 Aug. 2018 As young Donna, Lily James is resplendent: a riot of blond wavy hair, a huge smile, and a gorgeous voice. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a kooky, poppy romp," 18 July 2018 Jenner, who also accessorized with a ring, a pair of earrings and black pumps, kept her glam simple for the soirée with a wavy hairstyle and natural-looking nails. — Mariah Haas, PEOPLE.com, "Kendall Jenner Jokes About Her Daring Decision to Step Out Braless in a Sheer Dress: 'Oops'," 11 May 2018 My hair is naturally predominantly wavy, not quite curly, with straight segments. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "3 Women on Getting Timothée Chalamet–Inspired Haircuts," 15 June 2018

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