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Marcel

Verb / mɑ:ˈrsel / Another word for marcel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to create a curl or waves in hair with a heated curling iron

Synonyms & similar words

curl wave crimp frizz perk twist coil spiral kink bend crook arch arc turn curve swirl roll loop wreathe twine

Synonyms by register

Formal

wave ripple undulate

Informal

curl perm set

Literary

billow cascade tress

Antonyms

straighten uncurl smooth flatten dishevel mess up

Common collocations

  • marcel wave
  • marcelled hair
  • marcel iron
  • marcel curl
  • marcel set
  • marcel style

Word family

noun marcel
verb marcel

Usage note

Primarily refers to a specific type of wave set in hair, often created with heated irons. The term is less common now with modern hairstyling techniques.

Example sentences

  1. She used a curling iron to marcel her hair for the school picture day.
  2. My mom taught me how to marcel my hair for special occasions.
  3. The hairdresser asked if I wanted to marcel my hair or just get a trim.
  4. She decided to marcel her hair for her wedding day.
  5. I like to marcel my hair when I want a vintage look.

Quotes

  • Her hair was marcelled to perfection for the movie premiere.
  • I can't believe how easily she can marcel her hair.
  • The marcel wave was a popular hairstyle in the 1920s.

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