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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The attacker had been described as a Black man in his 30s with curly hair, police said.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 2 July 2024
Even though Ice Spice broke into the scene with her iconic short curly hair, she’s been no stranger to long Rapunzel-esque locks recently.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 July 2024
This fear led them to wear distinct hairstyles despite both having naturally curly hair.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
In the clip, she’s seen in a multi-colored swimsuit with her curly hair on full display, belting various songs and dancing for her family.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 26 June 2024
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 2 July 2024
Even though Ice Spice broke into the scene with her iconic short curly hair, she’s been no stranger to long Rapunzel-esque locks recently.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 July 2024
This fear led them to wear distinct hairstyles despite both having naturally curly hair.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
In the clip, she’s seen in a multi-colored swimsuit with her curly hair on full display, belting various songs and dancing for her family.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 26 June 2024
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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