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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Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Because some of the slabs are so wavy, Blackman had to get creative when shaping the wood.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
With a little bit of styling pomade and a diffuser, this style is ideal for thin, wavy to curly hair types.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Ask for long layers and invest in a lightweight hairspray for a wavy look.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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 11 Apr. 2026.
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