WAVY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

wavy

adjective

Definition of wavy

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 Like the wavy structures of a coral reef, layered deposits in the Arabia Terra region of Mars showcase the planet's strange beauty and even stranger past. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Mailaender used different types of mirrors, geometric wall patterns, colored cork and linoleum, wavy steel and deliberately 1980s-style locker-room doors. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Most are copper in color with a wavy pattern against a light background, often described as a sideways hourglass. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 21 Sep. 2026 With its plush, lofty fill, this machine-washable quilt looks cloud-like—especially in this soft chambray blue color with wavy stitching that’ll make your bedroom feel luxurious from the first night. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wavy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavy

curly

Adjective

How, for example, can the curly leaf shape of Lollo Rossa lettuce be explained?

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026
The Zapata brothers, jovial and welcoming, both had thick, curly black hair with streaks of gray.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026