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wavy Synonyms

Another word for wavy

Choosing another word for wavy depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
undulating
curly
Strong
rippled
sinuous
undulant
curving
curvy
squiggly
Weak
zigzag

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
choppy
rough
Strong
rippling
billowy
rolling
swelling
surging
turbulent

Opposites of wavy

The opposite of wavy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

straight
calm
still
smooth
placid
glassy
flat
tranquil
See all opposites of wavy

• Nearby Words

waverer
waveringly
waviness
wavy
wawa
wax
wax beans

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wavy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wavy
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