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curliest

 

[ ˈkɜːr.li.əst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

hair texture

Curliest refers to the most tightly coiled or twisted form of hair. It denotes a specific texture that has a lot of bounce and may require special care to maintain its health. Curliest is often used in comparison to other hair types, such as wavy or straight.

Synonyms

curly, kinky, tightly coiled

Examples of usage

  • She loves her curliest hair on rainy days.
  • He prefers products that define his curliest locks.
  • The curliest strands shimmered in the sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "curliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais encaracolado

🇮🇳 सबसे घुंघराला

🇩🇪 am lockigsten

🇮🇩 paling keriting

🇺🇦 найкучерявіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej kręcony

🇯🇵 最もカールした

🇫🇷 le plus bouclé

🇪🇸 el más rizado

🇹🇷 en kıvrımlı

🇰🇷 가장 곱슬한

🇸🇦 الأكثر تجعيدًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce kudrnatý

🇸🇰 najkrútenejší

🇨🇳 最卷曲的

🇸🇮 najbolj kodrasta

🇮🇸 mest krullaður

🇰🇿 ең бұйра

🇬🇪 მეტყველების ყველაზე მეტად

🇦🇿 ən kıvrımlı

🇲🇽 el más rizado

Etymology

The term 'curly' originates from the Middle English word 'curli,' which is a diminutive form of 'curl.' This term comes from the Old French 'corle,' signifying a small ring or twist. Over time, the term evolved in English to describe various forms of hair textures. Adding the superlative suffix '-iest' denotes the extreme degree of that characteristic. Thus, 'curliest' emerged as the form to describe hair with the most defined curls. The concept of curls has been prominent in fashion and beauty cultures across various societies, each celebrating different hairstyles that reflect individual identity and heritage.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,029, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.