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Meaning of wavy
The primary meaning of the word "wavy" is related to having a smooth, flowing curve or a series of curves.
Etymology of wavy
The word "wavy" has its roots in the Old English word "wafian," which means "to wave" or "to move with a waving motion."
The modern English word "wavy" emerged in the 16th century, initially used to describe something that moves with a waving motion, and later expanded to include descriptions of shapes, surfaces, and patterns.
Synonyms
undulating
curly
sinuous
curved
crooked
bent
twisted
turned
coiled
spiral
helical
circular
arched
domed
vaulted
wiggly
zigzag
irregular
uneven
rough
bumpy
jagged
serrated
notched
corrugated
rippled
waved
undulant
fluctuating
wobbling
shaky
unsteady
irregularly shaped
curvaceous
serpentine
meandering
winding
tortuous
flexuous
curvedness
curvity
sinuosity.
Definitions
- Having a smooth, flowing curve or a series of curves, typically in a regular and continuous manner.
- (Of hair or a surface) having a series of gentle, flowing curves.
- (Of a line or movement) having a smooth, flowing curve or a series of curves.
Usage Examples
- The wavy lines on the graph represented the fluctuating stock prices.
- Her wavy hair cascaded down her back like a golden waterfall.
- The wavy pattern on the rug added a touch of elegance to the room.
- The surfer rode the wavy waters with ease and precision.