wavy
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈweɪvi/
wavy means: Having smooth curves that go in and out, rather than being straight.
adjective
CURVED SHAPEB1
Having smooth curves that go in and out, rather than being straight.
- She has wavy hair.
- Draw a wavy line across the page.
- The mirror has a wavy edge.
WAVES ON WATERB2
Having many waves on the surface of the water.
- The sea looks wavy today.
- We struggled to swim across the wavy lake.
- Strong winds made the pool unusually wavy.
SWAYING MOVEMENTC2
Moving smoothly back and forth or up and down.
- The dancer made a wavy movement with her arms.
- The bridge felt wavy beneath our feet.
- The snake moved with a slow, wavy motion.
Questions about wavy
What does wavy mean?
Having smooth curves that go in and out, rather than being straight.
What is wavy in other languages?
Türkçe: dalgalı · Español: ondulado · Français: ondulé · Deutsch: wellig · Italiano: ondulato · 日本語: 波状の
How do you pronounce wavy?
It is pronounced /ˈweɪvi/.
How do you use wavy in a sentence?
She has wavy hair. Draw a wavy line across the page.
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