Word
waved
US/ˈweɪvd/
UK/wˈeɪvd/
Definition
adj. having a shape or edge that goes up and down like a wave.
adj. having an undulating or wavy form, particularly regarding the margins or outlines of a biological specimen.
Examples
“She waved to her friend across the street.”
“The teacher waved the students into the classroom before the bell rang.”
“He waved a dismissive hand, brushing aside the concerns with a gesture that suggested the matter was already settled.”
Examples
simple
“She waved to her friend across the street.”
contextual
“The teacher waved the students into the classroom before the bell rang.”
complex
“He waved a dismissive hand, brushing aside the concerns with a gesture that suggested the matter was already settled.”
Usage
In botanical or biological contexts, this adjective typically precedes the noun it modifies.
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