Definition

In a way that causes hair to become frizzy or curly.

Example

She wore her hair frizzily after the rain.

Conversation

I really don't like how my hair looks today; it’s so frizzily all over the place.

I get that! Humidity can be a nightmare for hair.

Exactly! I wish I could make it look smoother.

Have you tried using a serum? It can help tame the frizzily strands.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frizzily is formed from "frizz" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound of hair curling) and "-ily" (a suffix meaning in a manner). The word describes the manner in which hair is frizzy or curly.

Memory Tip

Think of hair that curls and makes a sound like 'frizz' — that's how you remember that 'frizzily' means in a frizzy manner.

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