wavy
/'weivi/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a series of curves or undulations; not straight or smooth: Describes a surface, line, or form that rises and falls in a smooth, continuous, curving pattern, like waves on water.
- (Of hair) Having a natural curl or wave pattern: Specifically describes hair that is not straight but forms loose, rolling curls.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The artist drew a wavy line across the page. (The line was curved and undulating.)
- She has beautiful, long, wavy hair. (Her hair has a natural wave pattern.)
- The heat made the air above the road look wavy. (The air appeared to shimmer and undulate.)
Advanced Usage
- "Wavy-grained": (of wood) having a grain pattern that is undulating or curly.
- The cabinet was made from a beautiful piece of wavy-grained oak.
- Used to describe patterns or textures in nature, art, or design that resemble waves.
- The flag had a wavy stripe design.
Variants and Related Words
- Wave (n): a ridge or swell on the surface of water or another liquid; a curving shape or pattern.
- Wavily (adv): in a wavy manner.
- Waviness (n): the quality or state of being wavy.
Synonyms
- Undulating: having a smoothly rising and falling form or surface.
- Curvy: full of curves; not angular.
- Sinuous: having many curves and turns.
Antonyms
- Straight: extending uniformly in one direction; without a curve or bend.
- Flat: smooth and even; without marked curves or projections.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Wavy line: a common descriptive phrase for a non-linear mark.
- Sign your name on the wavy line.
- While not a standalone idiom, "wavy" is often used in descriptive compound terms like "wavy hair," "wavy pattern," or "wavy border."
Adjective
- uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
- (of hair) having waves
- she had long wavy hair