volumized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvɒl.jʊ.maɪzd/
KK: /ˈvɑːl.jə.maɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Having an appearance of greater fullness or size than usual.
Example
The volumized hair gave her a more dramatic look for the evening.
Conversation
I just tried that new hair product, and my hair looks so volumized now.
Really? I need something like that for my flat hair.
You should definitely give it a shot; it makes a huge difference!
I will! I love when my hair looks volumized.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
full
thick
plump
Antonyms
flat
thin
slim
verb
Definition
To make something larger in size or volume, often used in the context of hair to describe making it look fuller or thicker.
Example
She used a special spray to volumize her hair before the party.
Tense Forms
Past: volumized
Past Participle: volumized
Conversation
Did you see how my hair looked after I volumized it yesterday?
Yeah, it looked amazing!
I didn't expect it to look so full and bouncy after I volumized it.
Root Explanation
Volumized → It is formed from "volume" (from Latin "volumen", meaning a roll or scroll, which refers to a quantity of space) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "volumized" means to make something have more volume or fullness.
Memory Tip
Think of 'volume' as the amount of space something takes up, and remember that 'volumized' means to make something fuller or larger in size.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.