slicked

Thân thiện

His hair was slicked back with pomade for the formal event.

Definition

Adjective: * Made smooth and glossy, especially by applying a sticky or glossy substance: The word "slicked" describes something, most commonly hair, that has been made smooth, flat, and shiny by applying a product like oil, gel, or pomade.

Usage

"Slicked" is used as a descriptive adjective, often followed by "back" or "down" to indicate the direction in which the hair is styled. It is typically used in the past participle form to describe the resulting state.

Examples

• His slicked-back hair gave him a sophisticated, vintage look.
• For the formal event, he had his hair slicked down with gel.
• The dancer's slicked hair stayed perfectly in place throughout the performance.

Advanced Usage

• "Slicked-back": A common compound adjective specifically describing hair that is combed backward from the forehead and held flat with a product.
  • The 1920s gangster is often depicted with a suit and slicked-back hair.

Variants and Related Words

• Slick (verb): To make something smooth and glossy.
  • He used pomade to slick his hair into place.
• Slick (adjective): Smooth, glossy, or slippery; also can mean done skillfully and efficiently (often with a hint of being too clever or glib).
  • The roads were slick with ice. (slippery)
  • He gave a slick presentation. (smooth and efficient)

Synonyms

• Plastered: (of hair) stuck down flat with a substance.
• Greased: coated with grease or oil.
• Sleeked: made smooth and glossy.

Antonyms

• Unkempt
• Disheveled
• Frizzy

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
   • black hair plastered with pomade

Từ đồng nghĩa

• plastered