waved

[weyvd]

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• unwaved adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of waved¹

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

Example Sentences

Politicians, relatives and throngs of his supporters waved Kenyan flags and held his picture aloft as they gathered at Sunday's memorial service, which was held at a university in Bondo.

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Many wore orange - the party colour of his Orange Democratic Movement - and waved branches, a traditional symbol of mourning and grief among the Luo ethnic group to which Odinga belonged.

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The frustration was directed towards the match officials who left the field of play after adding only two minutes onto the end of 90 minutes, and waved away late appeals for a penalty.

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People waved the Israeli and US flags and held up photos of the hostages and signs saying "they're coming home".

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Families wept and waved flags, though Israeli officials cautioned that the deal remains precarious.

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