adj
combed
adj
1
Neatly arranged or groomed with a comb.
"His carefully combed hair made him look older than his years."
How to Use Combed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes hair (or fibers like cotton) that has been arranged smoothly with a comb.
Common pairings
neatly combed
slicked-back combed hair
Word Forms
more combed comparative, more combed comparative, most combed superlative, most combed superlative
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His carefully _____ hair made him look older than his years.