B1adjectivefashion
US/ˈkɜːr.li/
UK/ˈkɜː.li/
full of small curves or twists; used especially about hair
In context
My sister has long curly hair, but mine is straight.
The baby had soft curly hair and big brown eyes.
The dog's curly tail wagged happily when we came home.
Words that go with curly
adjective + noun
- curly hairShe was proud of her thick curly hair.
- curly friesWe ordered a basket of curly fries.
- curly bracketsPut the code inside curly brackets.
- curly tailPigs have a short curly tail.
adverb + adjective
- naturally curlyHer hair is naturally curly.
verb + adjective
- go curlyMy hair goes curly when it rains.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
curl hairCorrect: curly hair