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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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The one who matches Wade’s description right down to his wavy brown hair and pure blue eyes.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
The natural movement of wavy and curly hair can also play up the cut’s textured, undone vibe, Timperley notes.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
The leaves are shiny green with rounded teeth and wavy margins and are similar to those of the chestnut oak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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