Meaning of curly in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkərli/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   curly

   Definitions

   1. (of hair) having curls or waves

   Examples

   • « they envied her naturally curly hair »

   Synonyms

   • crisp
   • frizzly
   • frizzy
   • kinky
   • nappy
   • curled
   • curling
   • permed
   • ringleted
   • wavy

   Antonyms

   • straight