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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Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
This is particularly great for coily, curly, wavy, and low porosity hair types.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Rudy Rudy is Abby Cadabby's three-year-old stepbrother, a bright orange monster with curly blue hair.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
In fact, their diet includes two invasive species that threaten South Florida’s environment: curly tail lizards and Brazilian red pepper seeds.
—Samantha Dee, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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