waved

[ weyvd ]

adjective

1. having a form, outline, or appearance resembling waves; undulating.

Other Word Forms

• un·waved adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of waved¹

First recorded in 1540–50; wave + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Throughout their set, Zardoya waved a Puerto Rican flag, called out for her Latino family in the audience and even went down to the barricade where she got up close and personal with several fans.

From Los Angeles Times

He waved to reporters before entering the court building.

From BBC

When she entered the room, they leaped to their feet, whooped, cheered and waved napkins in the air.

From Los Angeles Times

Leaving the London residence on Friday morning, he waved at crowds that had gathered nearby as he drove away in a black car.

From BBC

Throughout our conversation, he waved or gave a thumbs up to admirers who didn’t want to interrupt our conversation.

From Los Angeles Times

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