backswept
Definition
Adjective: * Having a shape or direction that slopes or curves backward. This term is most commonly applied to describe hair that is styled or naturally grows in a direction away from the face or forehead, swept toward the back of the head.
Usage
The adjective backswept is used to describe the orientation or style of something, primarily hair. It is placed before the noun it modifies. * It describes a visual form where the front part is directed rearward. * Its use is almost exclusively descriptive and is not typically used as a verb.
Examples
- She has a striking look with her backswept hair revealing her strong features.
- The car's backswept wings gave it a sleek, aerodynamic profile.
- He kept his backswept fringe in place with a little styling gel.
Advanced Usage
- Poetic/Descriptive Use: Can be applied metaphorically or descriptively to non-physical things.
- The dancer's backswept arms created a line of graceful tension.
Variants and Related Words
- Swept-back: A near-identical compound adjective with the same meaning (e.g., swept-back hair).
- Backward-sweeping: A less common variant functioning the same way.
Synonyms
- Swept-back
- Brushed back
- Tousled back (implies a more casual style)
Antonyms
- Forward-combed
- Fringed
- Hanging down
Adjective
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used of hair
