adjective
curly
Forming curls or curved shapes.
Her curly hair falls around her face in soft ringlets.
Etymology
The adjective is formed from curl. It describes something characterized by repeated curves or ringlets, especially hair that bends naturally into them.
More examples
- He orders curly fries with his sandwich.
- The plant has curly leaves with ruffled edges.
- My hair gets curlier in humid weather.
Forms
curly · curlier · curliest
curl noun — A strand or shape bent into loops.
Similar words
- wavy
- Forms gentle waves rather than full curls or ringlets.
- coiled
- Wound into repeated loops, often tighter and more regular.