Meaning of Curly
having a lot of curls or a curved shape
In simple words: having a shape like curls or coils
Curly in a sentence
- long **curly hair**
- I wish my hair was curly.
- a curly-haired girl
- a curly-headed boy
- a dog with a curly tail
- curly cabbage leaves
- She wished she had naturally curly hair.
- Your hair’s gone all curly!
How to use Curly
Use 'curly' to describe hair or things that are twisty; avoid in formal writing unless necessary. It’s common in everyday conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'curl' like a spiral. If it’s curly, it’s more than just a bend.
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Curly appears in
Curly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مجعّد
يمتلك شكلًا مثل التجاعيد أو الملفات
- Bengaliবাংলা
কোঁকড়া
কোঁকড়া বা পেঁচানো আকৃতির
- GermanDeutsch
Lockig
eine Form wie Locken oder Spiralen habend
- SpanishEspañol
rizado
tener una forma como rizos o espirales
- Persianفارسی
فرفری، مجعد
شکلی شبیه فر یا حلقه داشتن
- FrenchFrançais
Bouclé, frisé
qui a une forme comme des boucles ou des spirales
- Hindiहिन्दी
घुंघराले
घुंघराले या कुंडलित आकार का होना
- ItalianItaliano
Riccio, Ricciuto, Arricciato
che ha una forma simile a ricci o spirali
- PortuguesePortuguês
Encaracolado
com uma forma parecida com cachos ou espirais
- RussianРусский
Кудрявый, вьющийся
имеющий форму вроде кудрей или спиралей
- Urduاردو
کُرل، خمیدہ
کُرلز یا کوائلز جیسی شکل والا
- Chinese中文
卷曲的
有像卷发或螺旋的形状
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Frequently asked questions about Curly
What does Curly mean?
having a shape like curls or coils
What is the definition of Curly?
having a lot of curls or a curved shape
How do you use Curly in a sentence?
long **curly hair**
Can you give another example of Curly?
I wish my hair was curly.
What are synonyms for Curly?
Common alternatives include wavy, coiled, spiraled, twisted, frizzy.
What is the opposite of Curly?
Opposite meanings include straight, flat.
What words go with Curly?
It commonly pairs with be, go, all, very, slightly.
What are common mistakes when using Curly?
Using 'curling' instead of 'curly' to describe hair Confusing 'curly' with 'curved' Overusing 'curly' for objects that are only slightly twisted
How do you pronounce Curly?
US: /["/ˈkɜːrli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɜːli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Curly?
Use 'curly' to describe hair or things that are twisty; avoid in formal writing unless necessary. It’s common in everyday conversations.
What CEFR level is Curly?
"Curly" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.


