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curlyhaving 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

curly concept
💡 Concept

having curls or a curved shape; forming spirals or coils

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curly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Early morning light makes curly hair and pearly jewels shine together!

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🎤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.

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🎵Rhyme

earlypearlysurlyburly
early
pearly
surly
burly

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

wavytwistedcoiledspiralkinky

Antonyms

straightflatsmooth

Related

curlwavefrizzypermspiral