1. the quality or state of being curly; the degree to which something has curls or a curled form

Examples

• The curliness of her hair made it difficult to manage without conditioner.
• He appreciated the natural curliness of the fern fronds.
• The curliness of the wood shavings made them ideal for packing material.
• She used a straightening iron to reduce the curliness of her waves.
• The recipe called for pasta with some curliness to hold the sauce better.