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Synonyms of pomade

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Another word for pomade is pomatum. Other synonyms of pomade are brilliantine, hair gel, ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair and cider.

Synonyms and similar words for pomade

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

  • brilliantineA hair pomade, making the hair shine brilliantly.
  • hair gelA hairstyling product in gel form that hardens the hair, so it stays in a certain hairstyle.

nounSynonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin...

  • ointment
  • particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair

nounSynonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.

verbSynonym of anoint, to apply ointment.

  • anointTo smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
  • to apply ointment
  • pomate obsoleteSynonym of pomade: to apply pomade.

nounAll senses.

  • pomatumSynonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.

Meaning of pomade

  1. noun A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.
  2. noun Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
  3. noun Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.

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Questions about synonyms of pomade

What is another word for pomade?
Pomade has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pomatum, brilliantine, hair gel, ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair, cider, anoint and to apply ointment.
What does pomade mean?
Pomade means a greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

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