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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Straight hair cut into a French bob style doesn't require much maintenance, but curly or wavy hair may need strategic layering to maintain shape.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The actress wore her brunette lengths in a wavy ponytail, while her makeup complemented the rosy tones of her gown.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, tape-ins are often well suited for straight to wavy hair types, and keratin bonds are great for curly or straight hair, but both are best applied by a professional.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The actress wore her brunette lengths in a wavy ponytail, while her makeup complemented the rosy tones of her gown.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, tape-ins are often well suited for straight to wavy hair types, and keratin bonds are great for curly or straight hair, but both are best applied by a professional.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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