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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Use the serum on straight, wavy, curly and coily hair.
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Straight lines appearing wavy or distorted (metamorphopsia): If straight objects like door frames or text on a page appear bent, curved, or warped, this can be a sign of fluid within the retina.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Those with naturally wavy or curly hair can achieve the look by blow-drying with a round brush, though Smith also recommends the Dyson AirWrap for effortless, polished waves — like this style on Gabie Godfrey.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
For curly or wavy hair, blow dry the fringe with a diffuser, separating strands with fingers to create a messy fringe and set with product.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Straight lines appearing wavy or distorted (metamorphopsia): If straight objects like door frames or text on a page appear bent, curved, or warped, this can be a sign of fluid within the retina.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Those with naturally wavy or curly hair can achieve the look by blow-drying with a round brush, though Smith also recommends the Dyson AirWrap for effortless, polished waves — like this style on Gabie Godfrey.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
For curly or wavy hair, blow dry the fringe with a diffuser, separating strands with fingers to create a messy fringe and set with product.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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