wavy

wavy — adjective

1. describing a surface, edge, or line that gently bends from side to side like the

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describing a surface, edge, or line that gently bends from side to side like the letter S, instead of being completely straight or flat

例句

The river followed a wavy path through the valley, bending around the old trees.

attributive: wavy + concrete noun (path, line, edge)

After the rain, the cardboard box became wavy and soft to the touch.

predicative after become: describes change caused by moisture

同義詞
  • undulating

    more formal and often describes large, sweeping curves in landscapes or surfaces

  • curvy

    less regular and more casual; can imply rounded rather than S-shaped bends

  • sinuous

    more literary; suggests a graceful, winding path like a snake's movement

反義詞
  • straight

    completely flat or linear, without any bends or curves

文法句型

wavy + noun

be/get/become + wavy

用法筆記

Wavy describes a gentle, regular curve pattern that sits between straight (completely flat or linear) and zigzag (sharp angles). Common objects described as wavy include lines, edges, surfaces, glass, and patterns in fabric or nature.

常見錯誤

❌The wavy ocean made the boat rock.
✅The rough ocean made the boat rock.
💡'wavy' describes a static curved shape, not the dynamic movement of water; use 'rough' or 'choppy' for sea conditions.

2. describing hair that naturally forms gentle curves or loose S-shaped bends, rath

2.形容詞A2
釋義

describing hair that naturally forms gentle curves or loose S-shaped bends, rather than being straight or tightly curled

例句

Naoko has long, wavy hair that she often wears in a loose ponytail.

attributive: wavy + hair (most common usage)

The humidity made Hoa's normally straight hair turn slightly wavy for the afternoon.

predicative after turn: temporary texture change

同義詞
  • curly

    tighter and more defined spirals or ringlets, not loose S-shaped waves

  • waving

    less common as an adjective; can describe temporary movement rather than natural texture

反義詞
  • straight

    of hair, having no bends, curls, or waves

文法句型

wavy + hair/noun

be/get/turn + wavy

用法筆記

In hair descriptions, wavy fits between straight and curly on the texture spectrum. The waves are usually loose and natural, not tightly curled. Unlike 'frizzy,' wavy hair has a smooth, defined wave pattern.

常見錯誤

❌She has beautiful wavy hairs.
✅She has beautiful wavy hair.
💡'hair' is an uncountable noun when referring to all the hair on a person's head; 'hairs' is used only for individual strands.