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tousled Meaning & Definition

/ˈtaʊ.zəld/

What Does Tousled Mean?

Tousled is used as an adjective meaning Of hair: in disarray, dishevelled, or unkempt. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of tousle.

Tousled at a Glance

Part of speechadjective, verb
Pronunciation/ˈtaʊ.zəld/
Syllables2
Synonymsdishevelled, untidy and rumpled
Comparative / superlativemore tousled, most tousled

Tousled Definition (Adjective)

  1. Of hair: in disarray, dishevelled, or unkempt.

Tousled as a Verb

  1. simple past and past participle of tousle

Synonyms of Tousled

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Word Forms & Grammar

tousled (comparative more tousled, superlative most tousled)

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How Do You Say Tousled?

You say tousled as /ˈtaʊ.zəld/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (taʊ).

Common Questions About Tousled

Is tousled an adjective or a verb?

Tousled is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for tousled?

Close synonyms of tousled are dishevelled, untidy and rumpled. See the full list of tousled synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of tousled?

The comparative form is more tousled and the superlative form is most tousled.

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