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 The island’s central main living area, moved closer to the beach, now has a long, wavy bar at its heart, which opens onto indoor and courtyard dining spaces. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Stuffing Flavored Wavy Potato Chips Good & Gather is also pairing its stuffing seasoning with the brand’s classic wavy potato chips (the ridges help trap all the seasoning, of course). — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026 The lines are not dead straight but rather somewhat wavy, evoking movement and speed. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 Some are slightly wavy and wispy (think Charlize Theron’s jawline-grazing strands, and Halle Berry’s wavy version at the same length). — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wavy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavy

curly

Adjective

The department described the woman as 25 to 30 years old, white, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, with curly brown hair.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
My hair was thick, curly, and lush; my lips were full; my decades-long struggle with hormonal acne slowed to a stop; and my skin glowed.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026