curly-haired
Definition
Adjective: - Having hair that grows in curls or ringlets. This adjective describes a person, animal, or sometimes a doll whose hair is not straight but forms spirals or waves.
Usage
The adjective "curly-haired" is used attributively, meaning it typically comes before the noun it describes. It is a compound adjective formed from "curly" and "haired." - It is used to describe a permanent or typical characteristic, not a temporary state. - It is often hyphenated when placed before a noun.
Examples
- The curly-haired boy was easy to spot in the crowd.
- She is a talented curly-haired actress.
- They adopted a curly-haired puppy from the shelter.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Nuance: The term often carries a neutral or positive descriptive connotation. It can be used in detailed physical descriptions in narratives.
- The portrait showed a curly-haired woman with a thoughtful expression.
Variants and Related Words
- Curly (adj): Having curls. This is the simpler, more common adjective and can sometimes be used interchangeably, though it is less specific ("curly child" vs. "curly-haired child").
- Curly-coated (adj): Having a curly fur or coat. This variant is primarily used for animals, as seen in the reference example ("curly-coated water spaniel").
Synonyms
- Ringleted: Having hair in tight ringlets (often more formal or literary).
- Curled: Formed into curls; this often describes the hair itself or a temporary style rather than a person's inherent trait.
Antonyms
- Straight-haired: Having hair that is not curly or wavy.
- Smooth-haired: Having sleek, straight hair.
Adjective
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covered with curly hair
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a curly-coated water spaniel
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