Wavy

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪvi/

Definitions of wavy

adjective describing something that has a series of curves or bends, like waves in water

Example Sentences

A1 Her hair is wavy and brown.

A2 The road was bumpy and wavy, making the drive uncomfortable.

B1 The artist painted a beautiful seascape with wavy lines to represent the ocean.

B2 The fabric of the dress had a wavy texture, adding an elegant touch to the design.

C1 The wavy pattern on the wallpaper gave the room a sense of movement and depth.

C2 The wavy sound waves created by the musician's guitar playing mesmerized the audience.

Examples of wavy in a Sentence

formal The artist painted a beautiful landscape with wavy lines to depict the ocean.

informal Her hair looks so cool when it's wavy like that.

slang I love your wavy vibes, they're so chill.

figurative His wavy path to success had its ups and downs, but he never gave up.

Grammatical Forms of wavy

• past tense: waved
• plural: wavies
• comparative: wavier
• superlative: waviest
• present tense: wave
• future tense: will wave
• perfect tense: have waved
• continuous tense: is waving
• singular: wavy
• positive degree: wavy
• infinitive: to wave
• gerund: waving
• participle: waving

Origin and Evolution of wavy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wavy' originated from the Middle English word 'wawien' which derived from the Old English word 'wafian' meaning to fluctuate or wave.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wavy' has retained its original meaning of having a series of curves or undulations, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe things that are not physically wavy but have a similar appearance or quality.