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Definition of wavy

wavy

/ˈweɪvi/
wa · vy
Adverb:wavily
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• adjective

1

Having a form or outline marked by a series of curves, undulations, or ripples.

Example

"She brushed her long, wavy hair before heading out to the dinner party."

2

Agitated by or abounding in rising and falling swells of water.

Example

"The small fishing boat rocked gently across the wavy surface of the bay."

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• Rhymes for wavy

• Nearby Words

waveringly
waverly
waviness
wavy
wawa
wax
wax bean

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 14th century from the noun 'wave' (ultimately from Old English 'wafian', meaning to fluctuate or move back and forth) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wavy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wavy
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