Definition

More twisted or curvy than something else that is twisted or curvy.

Example

The artist drew a squigglier line to make the design more playful.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the new doodles I made?

Yeah, they're really cool! Are they supposed to be squigglier than the last ones?

Exactly! I wanted to try something different this time.

It definitely worked; they look much more fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'squigglier' is formed from 'squiggle' (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the action of squiggling) and the comparative suffix '-ier' (meaning more). The term 'squigglier' describes something that has more squiggles or is characterized by more twists and turns than something else.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that has more twists and turns ('squiggle') than another — that's why 'squigglier' means more squiggly.

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