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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For curly hair, use a diffuser to slowly dry strands, using hands to define curls and separate strands as needed.
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Marie Bladt, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Laval has curly hair, a chipmunk grin, and a voice that gurgles with enthusiasm.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
With curly, strawberry-blonde hair and a preternaturally intense stare, Kidman stood out among the 14-year-olds in the Sydney-area youth acting school that a 27-year-old Campion once visited to cast her student film.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
His curly brown hair was thinning on top in the shape of a muddy footprint.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
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Marie Bladt, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Laval has curly hair, a chipmunk grin, and a voice that gurgles with enthusiasm.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
With curly, strawberry-blonde hair and a preternaturally intense stare, Kidman stood out among the 14-year-olds in the Sydney-area youth acting school that a 27-year-old Campion once visited to cast her student film.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
His curly brown hair was thinning on top in the shape of a muddy footprint.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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