epilate

/ɛˈpɪleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove hair from the body, especially by pulling it out with the roots, as by waxing or sugaring.

“She decided to epilate her legs before going to the beach.”

2. verb

to remove hair from a part of the body, especially by pulling it out with the roots, as by waxing or sugaring.

“He went to the spa to have his eyebrows epilated.”

3. noun

the process of removing hair from the body, especially by pulling it out with the roots, as by waxing or sugaring.

“Epilation is a popular hair removal method among women.”

Synonyms

  • defoliate
  • depilate

Antonyms

  • fibrosity
  • hirsute