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straightness

straightness

2.2
Hair that does not curl or wave
  • noun
  • /ˈstreɪt.nəs/
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  • Many people use flat irons to achieve a greater straightness in their hair.

Examples

  • Her hair has a beautiful straightness that everyone admires.

  • Over the years, he envied the straightness of his brother's hair compared to his own curls.

  • She admired the straightness of her friend's long black hair.

  • The straightness of his hair makes styling easy.

  • Her straightness of hair made it easy to style for the special occasion.

  • The stylist complimented her natural straightness and suggested a simple trim.

  • Many people prefer the straightness of their hair for a sleek look.

Synonyms

rectilinearity
vsstraightness
9.9

Straightness of lines or surfaces without curves

is about lack of curl specifically for hair

Antonyms

curly
95 1.0

Hair that forms many small round waves

wavy
16 1.3

Having soft, regular curves like small waves, not straight

curliness
2.6

The way hair makes many small curved shapes

How Straight

straightness
2.2
waviness
4.0
curliness
2.6

Surface Forms

straightness singular
straightnesses plural

Morphology

straightness = straight (transparent) = straight + ness

Direct nominalization of the adjective 'straight' referring to the property of hair lacking curls or waves.

Etymology

Straightness comes from straight, which means 'not bent or curled', like hair smoothed out with a brush or iron. So straightness of hair is the quality of having no waves or curls.