coif Synonyms
Another word for coif
• noun (Context 1)
A style or arrangement of hair, especially an elaborate or carefully groomed one.
"The actor stepped onto the red carpet sporting a sleek, newly sculpted coiffure."
• verb (Context 2)
To style, dress, or arrange hair.
"The salon stylist spent nearly an hour coiffing the bride's hair before the ceremony."
• noun (Context 3)
A close-fitting cap worn historically under a veil by nuns, under a helmet or hood of mail by medieval soldiers, or as a badge of office by English serjeants-at-law.
"Beneath his steel helmet, the knight wore a padded linen cap to absorb the impact of blows."
• verb (Context 4)
To cover or dress the head with or as if with a close-fitting cap.
"The portrait depicted a medieval noblewoman coiffed in finely embroidered silk."
Opposites of coif
The opposite of coif shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: