Synonyms of curly

curly

adjective

ˈkər-lē 

as in curled

forming or styled into loops

the boy's naturally curly locks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curled
• wavy
• waved
• frizzy
• kinky
• crimped
• frizzled
• crimpy
• crisp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• limp
• lank
• uncurled
• straightened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curly

During that time, members of the Arby’s Rewards loyalty program can get a free order of medium curly fries, four-piece mozzarella sticks, medium shake or a side of mac and cheese with the purchase of Arby’s new cheesesteak. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Small sprigs of green trachelium add texture to the arrangements (in a pinch, curly parsley works as an alt). — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

His hair, growing out curly and CMBYN-coded for summer, added to the ’80s sports star vibe. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Fried sides are on point, with curly fries with togarashi ($5), waffle fries with herbs ($5), sweet potato fries with brown sugar and cayenne ($5) or just straight up shoestring fries ($5-7) or onion rings ($6), salted. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026