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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There’s white curly white hair all over my bathroom.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
This pick is also a favorite amongst Glamour editors, including our commerce director Brie Schwartz who has curly hair, and says that this is the best hair dryer she’s ever owned.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
There’s white curly white hair all over my bathroom.
—Joanna Solotaroff, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Not to mention, these products work for all hair types, including curly hair and fine hair.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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