WAVY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

wavy

adjective

Definition of wavy next

as in curly

having the curving shape of a wave or of many waves She has wavy blond hair. wavy lines

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Recent Examples of wavy 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 From the front, Rabago’s wavy hair aesthetic gave the illusion of a pixie cut. —

Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 Glam, by her go-to makeup artist Nadia Tayeh, was bronzed and glowy, with a wavy voluminous, supermodel blowout and bangs swept to the side by Syd Hayes. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026 Their sizes range from 4 inches to 4 feet tall, and their heart- and lance-shaped leaves can be smooth, wavy, or variegated. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wavy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavy

curly

Adjective

Heavy oils that work well for curlier textures can flatten waves and make thinning more noticeable.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
As for the rest of her look, the YouTube star rocked a curly pixie cut, minimal makeup, and small diamond earrings.

— Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026