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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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The young girl rocks her signature curly hair and a pair of black glasses in the snapshot.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The singer donned a powder blue dress and blond wig, while the record producer wore white face paint, a curly red wig and a top hat.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Not to mention, these products work for all hair types, including curly hair and fine hair.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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