wavy
pronunciation
How to pronounce wavy in British English: UK [ˈweɪvi]
How to pronounce wavy in American English: US [ˈweɪvi]
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- Adjective:
- in waves
- having wrinkles or waves
Word Origin
- wavy (adj.)
- 1580s, from wave (n.) + -y (2). Related: Waviness.
Example
- 1. Her thick wavy hair flowed over her shoulders .
- 2. His wavy hair was too long and flopped just beneath his brow .
- 3. Wavy green underlines indicate possible grammatical issues .
- 4. The navy paved a pavement on the wavy sea .
- 5. The girl has long wavy hair .