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waved

American  
[weyvd] / weɪvd /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

  • unwaved adjective

Etymology

Origin of waved

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

Example Sentences

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Senior officials repeatedly waved the problem away as pressure mounted on Washington to handle the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mystery Auntie followed my eyes, broke into a big grin, and waved her arms like she was landing a jet.

From Literature

He waved his hand, like he was shooing away an annoying insect.

From Literature

Regret flashed on Nine’s face, but he waved it off, curling his lips around his corn-yellow teeth.

From Literature

At a Torrance gathering, cars honked, protesters waved flags, and a person in an inflatable green cow costume hoisted a large American flag.

From Los Angeles Times

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