Wavy/ˈweɪvi/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Hair Description Use 'wavy' to describe hair with loose curves, less than curly. I love her long, wavy hair. Pro Tip 2/3Visual Texture 'Wavy' can suggest movement or texture in images and designs. The artist's wavy brush strokes made the sea come alive. Pro Tip 3/3Physical Surfaces Use 'wavy' when describing surfaces with a series of rises and falls. The wavy mirror warped our reflections amusingly.