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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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
When sudden stratospheric warming weakens it, that band stretches unevenly and becomes wavy, allowing lobes of cold air to slip much farther south.
—Brandi D. Addison, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Nov. 2025
The wavy geometric design gives any room a subtle splash of color without being overwhelming.
—Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025
To identify microwave-safe glass, look for a label or symbol on the item, such as a small microwave with wavy lines.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 2025.
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