Definition

The condition of having small, tight curls or a fluffy appearance, often seen in hair that is not smooth or straight.

Example

After the rain, her hair was full of frizziness and looked wild.

Conversation

I can't believe how much frizziness my hair has today!

I know what you mean, humidity makes it so challenging.

I really need to find a good product to tame the frizziness.

Have you tried that serum everyone raves about? It might help.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frizziness → It is formed from "frizz" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound of hair curling) and "-iness" (a suffix meaning the quality of). The word "frizziness" refers to the quality of being frizzy, characterized by tight curls or a tangled appearance of hair.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'frizz' which suggests a curling or tangled quality, and remember that 'frizziness' describes the quality of having that frizzy hair.

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