wavier; waviest
1
: rising or swelling in waves
also
: abounding in waves
wavy hair
2
: moving with an undulating motion : fluctuating
also
: marked by wavering
wavy lines
3
: marked by undulation : rolling
Examples of wavy in a Sentence
She has wavy blond hair.
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The actress and singer wore her short brunette hair in a wavy bob and kept her makeup look natural.
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The most distinctive feature of the new species is the wavy, maze-like pattern covering its body.
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Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
Offset by a modern, wavy sconce with an unexpected wicker lampshade, the otherwise stagnant patterns in the room begin to move.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
The most distinctive feature of the new species is the wavy, maze-like pattern covering its body.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Sure, the season doesn't officially start until March 20, but Gomez's soft, wavy bob feels like springtime personified.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for wavy
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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