curly

adjective

ˈkər-lē How to pronounce curly (audio)
Definition of curlynext
as in curled
forming or styled into loops the boy's naturally curly locks

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Recent Examples of curly The short, curly cut she’s been rocking lately was replaced with long, straight locks and choppy baby bangs. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 The product is available in two iterations to treat different textures—fine or curly—and has a coconut and macadamia nut oil formula to strengthen strands. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 July 2026 Brown also hosts a podcast dedicated to her trademark crown of curly hair. — Kansas City Star, 21 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 See All Example Sentences for curly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curly
  1. curled
  2. wavy
Adjective
  • Look in curled leaves that often contain webs with the larva stages — often called worms.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Gaze at the curled little fists, the perfect nails.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
Definition of curled
Adjective
  • White embroidery curved across the shoulders, while rows of wavy trim followed the skirt’s seams.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Since the cousins share the same curly, wavy hair texture, Gamboa picked up curling cream designed for their hair type and walked Medina through how to use it, from styling techniques to everyday hair care.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of wavy

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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curly. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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