Waviest: meaning, definitions and examples
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waviest
[ ˈweɪviɪst ]
describing motion
The term 'waviest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'wavy'. It is used to describe something that exhibits the most waves or the most undulating form. This word can refer to both physical objects, like a body of water, as well as abstract concepts, such as trends or patterns. In various contexts, it emphasizes the highest degree of wave-like characteristics.
Synonyms
curliest, most rippling, undulating.
Examples of usage
- The ocean was the waviest I've ever seen.
- Her hair looked the waviest after the beach day.
- This dance style is the waviest trend this season.
- The waviest line in the artwork draws the eye.
Translations
Translations of the word "waviest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais ondulado
🇮🇳 सबसे लहरदार
🇩🇪 welligste
🇮🇩 paling bergelombang
🇺🇦 найхвилястіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej falisty
🇯🇵 最も波状の
🇫🇷 le plus ondulé
🇪🇸 el más ondulado
🇹🇷 en dalgalı
🇰🇷 가장 물결 모양의
🇸🇦 الأكثر تماوجًا
🇨🇿 nejvlnitější
🇸🇰 najvlnitejší
🇨🇳 最波浪的
🇸🇮 najbolj valovit
🇮🇸 mest bylgjaður
🇰🇿 ең толқын тәрізді
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ტალღოვანი
🇦🇿 ən dalğalı
🇲🇽 el más ondulado
Etymology
The word 'wavy' originated from the Old English term 'wafian', which means to move or wave. The adjective 'wavy' began to take shape in the English language in the 14th century, describing forms resembling waves. It was derived from the analogy of natural water waves, which are characterized by their undulating, rhythmic motion. The superlative form 'waviest' combines the base word with the superlative suffix '-est', a common grammatical structure in English used to denote the highest degree of a quality. This morphological construction reflects the language's evolution and its capability to create comparative forms, allowing for nuance and specificity in description.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,608, 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.