Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

marcelled

Adjective
/mɑːrˈsɛld/
Definition
Having deep waves or curls, typically referring to hair that has been styled in a specific manner.
Examples
  • She arrived at the party with her hair marcelled in elegant waves.
  • The actress often wore her hair marcelled for a classic Hollywood look.
  • After a visit to the salon, her marcelled hairstyle turned heads everywhere she went.
Meaning
Marcelled usually describes a hairstyle characterized by a series of regular, deep waves that resemble a finger wave. The style is named after the French hairdresser François Marcel, who popularized it in the early 20th century.
Synonyms
  • waved
  • curled
  • styled