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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While the actress does not reveal their breeds, their fluffy, curly coats suggest some kind of poodle mix.
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With the pop star’s meteoric rise came a laser focus on her curly, fiery auburn hair, particularly during stops on the summer festival circuit and her electrifying performance (plus Best New Artist win) at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
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Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Those with curlier, thicker, or tighter textures may want to consider a blow-dry or silk press to maintain the shape.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
While the actress does not reveal their breeds, their fluffy, curly coats suggest some kind of poodle mix.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
With the pop star’s meteoric rise came a laser focus on her curly, fiery auburn hair, particularly during stops on the summer festival circuit and her electrifying performance (plus Best New Artist win) at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
—Avery Stone, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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