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curly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɜːrli/ · UK /ˈkɜːli/

curly means: Having a shape with many bends or circles.

adjective

CURVED SHAPEA2

Having a shape with many bends or circles.

  • Her hair is curly.
  • The pig has a curly tail.
  • I tied curly ribbons around the gifts.

Similar words: curled

Opposites: straight

Common phrases: curly hair, curly tail, curly ribbon

Questions about curly

What does curly mean?

Having a shape with many bends or circles.

What is curly in other languages?

Türkçe: kıvırcık · Español: rizado · Français: bouclé · Deutsch: lockig · Italiano: riccio · 日本語: 巻き毛の

How do you pronounce curly?

In American English /ˈkɜːrli/; in British English /ˈkɜːli/.

How do you use curly in a sentence?

Her hair is curly. The pig has a curly tail.

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