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Meaning of the word curly in English

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curly

US /ˈkɝː.li/
UK /ˈkɝː.li/
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Adjective

1.

having a twisted, coiled, or spiral shape

Example:
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She has beautiful curly hair.
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The ribbon was tied in a curly bow.
Synonym:
coiledkinkyringletyspiraledwavy
Synonym:
straightflat
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