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.
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The ribbon was tied in a curly bow.
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The little girl drew curly lines on the paper.
curly Synonyms and Antonyms
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.
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.
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.
