curly

[ˈkɜːrli]

curly Definition

  • 1having curls or a curved shape
  • 2having hair that forms curls

Using curly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has curly hair that bounces when she walks.

  • Example

    The fern has curly leaves that spiral out from the center.

  • Example

    The ribbon was tied in a curly bow.

  • Example

    The little girl drew curly lines on the paper.

curly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for curly

Antonyms for curly

Phrases with curly

  • curly braces

    a pair of symbols { } used in programming languages to enclose a block of code or a set of instructions

    Example

    The function requires curly braces around the code block.

  • a type of french fry that is cut into thin, spiraled strips and then fried

    Example

    I ordered a burger and curly fries for lunch.

  • curly brackets

    another term for curly braces

    Example

    The syntax requires the use of curly brackets to define the function.

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Summary: curly in Brief

'Curly' [ˈkɜːrli] describes something that has curls or a curved shape. It can refer to hair, leaves, ribbons, or lines. 'Curly' is often used in programming languages to describe a pair of symbols { } that enclose a block of code or instructions. 'Curly' can also be used to describe a type of french fry that is cut into thin, spiraled strips and then fried.

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