wavy

adjective

ˈwā-vē 

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

wavily

ˈwā-və-lē 

adverb

waviness

ˈwā-vē-nəs 

noun

Examples of wavy in a Sentence

She has wavy blond hair.

Recent Examples on the Web

Prices start at $35 for Comme Si socks and go up to $11,000 for a wavy gray shearling Marni coat; median prices sit around $895. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

For example, if the edge of a leaf grows faster than its center, this can lead to a curled or wavy shape—as with Lollo lettuce. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026

In the guest bathroom, wavy blue-and-white tiles are contrasted with doodle-like sea-creature wallpaper, a terrazzo countertop, and a clear shower curtain patterned with a yellow grid. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

This best-selling two-pack is ideal for creating a sleek style with minimal effort because it’s engineered with non-slip wavy teeth that’ll stay in place all day. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wavy

• gravy
• navy

Kids Definition

wavy

adjective

ˈwā-vē 

wavier; waviest

: having or moving in waves

wavy hair

waviness

-vē-nəs 

noun