curly
Translation
curly, wavy
Examples
She has beautiful curly hair.
She has beautiful curly hair.
The pig has a curly tail.
The pig has a curly tail.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) having curls She has curly hair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wavy, frizzy, coiled; Antonyms: straight
Etymology
From Middle English 'crul' (a curl), related to Dutch 'krul'. The suffix '-y' makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'curl' in your hair. Adding 'y' describes something having that quality.