Wavy: meaning, definitions and examples

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wavy

[ ˈweɪvi ]

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hair style

Having a series of curves or bends; not straight.

Synonyms

curly, rippling, undulating

Examples of usage

She has wavy hair that falls beautifully on her shoulders.
The wavy pattern of the wallpaper adds a unique touch to the room.

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ocean

Having a rippled or undulating form or surface.

Synonyms

rippling, rolling, undulating

Examples of usage

The wavy ocean surface reflected the sunlight beautifully.
The boat struggled to navigate through the wavy waters.

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movement

In a wavelike manner.

Synonyms

flowingly, ripplingly, undulatingly

Examples of usage

The flag fluttered wavy in the wind.
She danced wavy to the rhythm of the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "wavy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ondulado

🇮🇳 लहरदार

🇩🇪 wellig

🇮🇩 bergelombang

🇺🇦 хвилястий

🇵🇱 falisty

🇯🇵 波状

🇫🇷 ondulé

🇪🇸 ondulado

🇹🇷 dalgalı

🇰🇷 물결 모양의

🇸🇦 متموج

🇨🇿 vlnitý

🇸🇰 vlnitý

🇨🇳 波浪形的

🇸🇮 valovit

🇮🇸 bylgjaður

🇰🇿 толқын тәрізді

🇬🇪 ტალღოვანი

🇦🇿 dalğalı

🇲🇽 ondulado

Word origin

The word 'wavy' originated from the Old English word 'wæġ', meaning a wave. It has been used to describe the rippled or undulating forms in nature, such as waves in the ocean or curves in hair, for centuries. The term has evolved to represent not only physical characteristics but also movements and patterns that resemble waves. 'Wavy' continues to be a popular term to describe various forms of undulations and curves in modern usage.