wavy
|wa-vy|
B1
/ˈweɪ.vi/
curved or undulating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wavy' originates from the Old English word 'wæfre,' which meant 'wavering or fluctuating.'
Historical Evolution
'wæfre' transformed into the Middle English word 'wavy,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wavy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wavering or fluctuating,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a series of curves.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a series of curves; not straight.
The ocean was calm, but the surface was slightly wavy.
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