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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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
This season, Malone Souliers built on ’60s styles, like flats with rounded toes, by introducing new concepts like a wavy heel.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Using Downy dryer sheets to remove static from wavy fur coats.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Berry has showcased several short hair looks over the years, from her wavy bob to her '90s pixie.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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