Wavy

/ˈweɪ.vi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having the form of waves; undulating.

The wavy lines in the painting add a sense of movement.

Characterized by or exhibiting waves or undulations.

Her hair was long and wavy, cascading down her shoulders.

Not straight; having curves or fluctuations.

The wavy path through the hills made for a scenic walk.

From the word 'wave' which comes from Old English 'wafian', meaning 'to move to and fro'.

wavy hair

Hair that has a loose curl or wave.

wavy lines

Lines that are not straight but have curves.

go with the wavy flow

To adapt to changing situations or styles.

wave

A disturbance or oscillation that travels through space and matter.

undulate

To move in a wavy or flowing manner.

curl

To form into a spiral or curved shape.

Excellent or impressive.

That new song is really wavy!

Cool; trendy.

He's got a wavy style that everyone admires.