Definition

Describing hair that is tied back into a single tail at the back of the head.

Example

She wore her hair in a ponytailed style for the dance.

Conversation

I saw your friend at the café yesterday with her ponytailed hairstyle.

Oh really? I didn’t know she changed her look!

Yeah, it suited her quite well, very sporty.

I agree! I think ponytailed styles are great for casual days.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ponytailed → It is formed from "ponytail" (a compound word where "pony" refers to a small horse, derived from Middle English *pouny*, meaning a small horse, and "tail" refers to the hair at the back of the head) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "ponytailed" describes someone who has their hair styled in a ponytail, resembling the tail of a pony.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small horse ('pony') with its hair tied back ('tail') — that's how you can remember that 'ponytailed' refers to a hairstyle where hair is pulled back like a pony's tail.

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