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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.

Similar words: undulating

Opposites: straight

Common phrases: wavy hair, wavy line, 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.

Similar words: choppy

Opposites: calm

Common phrases: wavy sea, wavy water, wavy pool

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.

Similar words: undulating, swaying

Common phrases: wavy motion, wavy movement, wavy bridge

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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