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

And yet, Simon Farnaby is perhaps most recognizable for mugging his rather expressive and jovial face, usually beneath a crop of untamed curly hair, across a series of scene-stealing comic cameos. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Our lifestyle depicts a curly-haired young man in repose, draped in lush fabrics. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

The phone on the wall rang, and Rebecca snatched the receiver, then pulled the curly cord down the steps to the basement and shut the door. — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

At the film’s Shanghai premiere, her short, curly cut was replaced with long, straight locks and choppy baby bangs. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026