curlier; curliest
1
: tending to curl
2
: having the grain composed of fibers that undulate without crossing and that often form alternating light and dark lines
curly maple
curliness
noun
Examples of curly in a Sentence
She has curly hair and blue eyes.
The dog's tail is curly.
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Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
Over the summer, fans of the once curly-haired actor were shocked to see him out and about with what appeared to be a buzz cut that was confirmed in October.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Megan Thee Stallion was spotted at a Lakers game—revved up for her NBA boyfriend Klay Thompson—in a long, curly middle part a couple weeks ago.
—Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
The performance opens with Bachzetsis wearing a shiny, form-fitting bodysuit and fishing waders, her face covered by a wig of long, curly red hair.
—Jana Baumann, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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