coiffed

American

[kwahft] / kwɑft /

coifed

adjective

(of the hair) arranged or combed in a coiffure; styled.

An elderly lady with perfectly coiffed hair had just stepped out of the elevator.

Etymology

Origin of coiffed

First recorded in 1520–30 (in spelling coifed ); coif ² ( def. ) + -ed ³ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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But the runup has been dominated by the off-stage antics of the coiffed contestants and their Thai hosts, escalating into a feminist firestorm drawing the attention of Mexico's president.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

A poodle, coiffed to make pompoms of its torso and tail, stands on its hind legs: puffed, ruffed and bum-padded, just like the ladies being fitted for bums.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

"We look for confidence in our achievements, our appearance, our accomplishments," intoned the perfectly coiffed and made-up Angela Halili on a recent episode of the "Girls Gone Bible" podcast.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

She cut a striking figure, travelling through the bush with her coiffed hair, form-fitting dresses and chic, translucent shades.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

After a long pause, she raised her perfectly coiffed gray head.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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