adj

combed

Combed (adj) means Neatly arranged or groomed with a comb. Example: “His carefully combed hair made him look older than his years.”

adj

Neatly arranged or groomed with a comb.

"His carefully combed hair made him look older than his years."

How to use combed

Learner’s notes

In 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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Etymology

From Middle English combed, kombide, equivalent to comb + -ed.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for combed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “combed” mean?

The word “combed” means neatly arranged or groomed with a comb. In plain terms, describes hair (or fibers like cotton) that has been arranged smoothly with a comb.

How do you use “combed” in a sentence?

Here is “combed” used in a sentence: “His carefully combed hair made him look older than his years.”

What part of speech is “combed”?

“Combed” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of combed?

"combed" (adj) means neatly arranged or groomed with a comb.