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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The pageboy bob The subtle, soft layers of the pageboy bob introduce volume and movement and can be worn wavy or with a side part.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Munn paired the outfit with classic black stilettos and styled her wavy brown hair in a sleek middle part.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
If the dress code calls for true beachy or vacation attire, the Jaylah Strapless Midi Dress from Lulus looks like a wavy, ocean-like print that will blend in perfectly on the shore.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The pageboy bob The subtle, soft layers of the pageboy bob introduce volume and movement and can be worn wavy or with a side part.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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