curly (**컬**리) — having curls or a curved shape; forming spirals or coils
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having curls or a curved shape; forming spirals or coils
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɜːrli/
Korean meaning: 곱슬곱슬한, 구부러진, 나선형의
Korean pronunciation: **컬**리
Example Sentences
- My dog has a curly tail that looks like a cinnamon roll.
- The chef served curly pasta with a twist of humor.
- She tried to straighten her curly hair for hours.
curly
ADJECTIVE//ˈkɜːrli//
having curls or a curved shape; forming spirals or coils
💡 Concept
having curls or a curved shape; forming spirals or coils
🎵 Rhyme
Early morning light makes curly hair and pearly jewels shine together!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈkɜːrli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɜːli/
🌳Etymology
Rootcurl
Suffix--y
Origin
14세기 중세 영어 'curl'에서 파생된 단어로, 원래는 '둥글게 말다'라는 의미의 동사였습니다. 머리카락이나 물체가 자연스럽게 말린 모양을 묘사하게 되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
earlypearlysurlyburly
early
pearly
surly
burly
🔗Collocations
curly hair
curly brackets
curly fries
naturally curly
curly tail
curly lettuce
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My dog has a curly tail that looks like a cinnamon roll.”
😄 Fun example
“The chef served curly pasta with a twist of humor.”
“She tried to straighten her curly hair for hours.”
“The curly ribbon made the gift box look elegant.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
wavytwistedcoiledspiralkinky
Antonyms
straightflatsmooth
Related
curlwavefrizzypermspiral
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