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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Once-a-week hair washing helps people with dry, curly, or thick hair types maintain a more hydrated scalp.
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Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Each Hot Ones Munchie Meal also includes two tacos, regular curly fries, and a drink.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Once-a-week hair washing helps people with dry, curly, or thick hair types maintain a more hydrated scalp.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 25 May 2026
The brown doesn't work its way into the braids until more than halfway down, making the loose curly pieces stand out even more.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for curly
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“Curly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curly. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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curly
adjective
curlier; curliest
: tending to curl
also
: having curls
curly hair
curliness
noun
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