Word parts curl + -y Pronunciation (US) IPA (key): /ˈkɝli/ (UK) IPA (key): /ˈkɜːli/ Audio (UK)(file) Adjective Positive curly Comparative curlier Superlative curliest Something that is curly is rounded or spiral in shape. I have curly hair. Related words curl curler Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads