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Pomade

/pəˈmeɪd/ · noun

Meaning

A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.
  2. (obsolete or historical) Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
  3. (obsolete) Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.
  4. (transitive) To apply pomade to style hair.
  5. (transitive, obsolete or historical) Synonym of anoint, to apply ointment.

Example Sentences

So saying, Lady Mandeville turned to the toilette, and mercilessly tied up in her handkerchief the various brushes, combs, oils, pomade, and rouge, with which the table was profusely covered.
The rain beat my hair, run down my face and into my mouth so that I can taste the coconut oil pomade from my hair.
With this excellent Pomade you may Anoint your Face at night, and waſh it off the next day in the morning with Rain-water.
He pomaded his hair until it looked like a piece of shiny plastic.

Synonyms for pomade

pomatumpomatebrilliantinehair gelointmentparticularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or haircideranointto apply ointment

Antonyms for pomade

Related Words

pomatumacneslickemslickhair sprayshaving oilpowderlanolinshoe polishshaving foamshoepolishsheenslushslickershave creamshampooshave foamshaving gelsleekingshoeshine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does pomade mean?

Pomade means A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny..

What is a synonym for pomade?

Common synonyms include pomatum, pomate, brilliantine, hair gel.

What is the opposite of pomade?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use pomade in a sentence?

So saying, Lady Mandeville turned to the toilette, and mercilessly tied up in her handkerchief the various brushes, combs, oils, pomade, and rouge, with which the table was profusely covered.

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