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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Our group of testers included individuals with straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Launched by the company in 1991, Sun Chips are known for their distinct texture, wavy design and popular flavors such as Harvest Cheddar, Garden Salsa, French Onion, and Original.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Lightweight shampoos that balance moisture levels for kids with wavy hair, so it doesn’t get weighed down.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 20 May 2024
Sure to add some flair to your living space, this wavy mirror is a statement piece that will become a fan favorite on any wall.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
In the study, 50 out of 56 cats with wavy whiskers in this study sample tested positive.
—Brittany Edelmann, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2024
The older generations of Gee’s Bend quilters are known for one-of-a-kind designs with clashing colors and irregular, wavy lines — visual effects borne of their material constraints.
—Anna Furman, Fortune, 11 May 2024
Image The actress swapped her blonde, wavy hair for a black bob that matched her leather evening gloves and the flower stems on her pale blue Miu Miu gown.
—The Styles Desk, New York Times, 7 May 2024
The pop star has also been playing around with extensions for red carpet events, arriving at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar party in March with waist-length wavy locks.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2024
Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Launched by the company in 1991, Sun Chips are known for their distinct texture, wavy design and popular flavors such as Harvest Cheddar, Garden Salsa, French Onion, and Original.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Lightweight shampoos that balance moisture levels for kids with wavy hair, so it doesn’t get weighed down.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 20 May 2024
Sure to add some flair to your living space, this wavy mirror is a statement piece that will become a fan favorite on any wall.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
In the study, 50 out of 56 cats with wavy whiskers in this study sample tested positive.
—Brittany Edelmann, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2024
The older generations of Gee’s Bend quilters are known for one-of-a-kind designs with clashing colors and irregular, wavy lines — visual effects borne of their material constraints.
—Anna Furman, Fortune, 11 May 2024
Image The actress swapped her blonde, wavy hair for a black bob that matched her leather evening gloves and the flower stems on her pale blue Miu Miu gown.
—The Styles Desk, New York Times, 7 May 2024
The pop star has also been playing around with extensions for red carpet events, arriving at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar party in March with waist-length wavy locks.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2024
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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavy. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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