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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She was stunningly draped in a tan Harith Hashim ensemble, the wavy silhouette of which contrasted with how Andrew Fitzsimons styled her hair perfectly straight.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Sep. 2025
And because nothing enhances wavy texture than eyecatching shine, Moreno used a shine-boosting styling cream (specifically, Bumble and Bumble’s Brillantine) along with Spray de Mode to set.
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The bowls have wavy, scalloped edges that give it an artisanal look as well as holds and cutouts for draining any lingering water.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Swap them out for wavy blowouts, straightened hair, and more styles.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Sep. 2025
And because nothing enhances wavy texture than eyecatching shine, Moreno used a shine-boosting styling cream (specifically, Bumble and Bumble’s Brillantine) along with Spray de Mode to set.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
The bowls have wavy, scalloped edges that give it an artisanal look as well as holds and cutouts for draining any lingering water.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Swap them out for wavy blowouts, straightened hair, and more styles.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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