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tress Synonyms

Another word for tress

Choosing another word for tress depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A long lock, ringlet, or braid of hair, typically used in the plural to refer to a woman's flowing hair.

Usage Example

"She brushed her golden tresses carefully before pinning them up for the evening performance."

Strongest
lock
Strong
ringlet
curl
plait
braid

• verb (Context 2)

To arrange or form hair into braids, plaits, or ringlets.

Usage Example

"The historical portrait depicted a noblewoman whose dark hair was intricately tressed with pearls."

Strongest
braid
plait
Strong
entwine

Opposites of tress

The opposite of tress shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unbraid
unplait
See all opposites of tress

• Nearby Words

tres
trespass
trespasser
tress
trestle
trevally
triad

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tress. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tress
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