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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Executive fashion director Lisa Aiken is never without her stack of wavy silver and gold Astrid cuffs from the brand, while senior market editor Madeline Fass often adds an artful touch to her minimalist-with-twist uniform with the brand’s large Wishbone pendant.
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Vogue, 2 June 2025
Square limestone columns with a wavy, striated design stand between the formal living and dining areas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2025
The wavy appearance is complemented by Patta branding on the shoe’s heel TPU logo and a metallic silver Swoosh.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
That’s not to diminish Holloway’s incredible moisturizing routine, his perfect wavy TV hair, or the seductive power of his dimples.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 May 2025
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Vogue, 2 June 2025
Square limestone columns with a wavy, striated design stand between the formal living and dining areas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2025
The wavy appearance is complemented by Patta branding on the shoe’s heel TPU logo and a metallic silver Swoosh.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
That’s not to diminish Holloway’s incredible moisturizing routine, his perfect wavy TV hair, or the seductive power of his dimples.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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