wavy

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Rising or swelling in waves.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

wavy seas

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Full of waves.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Moving to and fro; undulating.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wavy” mean?

Rising or swelling in waves.

Is “wavy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.