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单词 curly
释义

curly

adjective

ˈkər-lē How to pronounce curly (audio)
curlier; curliest
1
: tending to curl
also : having curls
curly hair
2
: having the grain composed of fibers that undulate without crossing and that often form alternating light and dark lines
curly maple
curliness noun

Synonyms

  • curled
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

She has curly hair and blue eyes. The dog's tail is curly.
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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

curly

adjective

ˈkər-lē How to pronounce curly (audio)
curlier; curliest
1
: having coils
curly hair
2
: having a curved shape
a curly tail

curly

adjective

as in wavy
forming or styled into loops the boy's naturally curly locks

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • wavy
  • curled
  • frizzy
  • kinky
  • waved
  • crimped
  • frizzled
  • crimpy
  • crisp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • straight
  • lank
  • limp
  • uncurled
  • straightened
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