wavy
UK: ˈweɪvi | US: ˈweɪvi
adj. having a form or outline resembling waves; undulating
adj. (of hair) arranged in loose curls or waves
The word "wavy" derives from the noun "wave," which traces back to Old English "wafian" (to wave, fluctuate) and Proto-Germanic "*wab-" (to move back and forth). The suffix "-y" (from Old English "-ig") is a productive adjectival suffix indicating "characterized by." Thus, "wavy" literally means "characterized by waves," reflecting its modern sense of undulating or curving forms.
The wavy lines in the painting create a sense of movement.
She styled her hair in loose, wavy curls for the party.
The sand dunes had a wavy pattern formed by the wind.
The flag fluttered in wavy folds under the breeze.
His handwriting was uneven and wavy, making it hard to read.