Epilation

/ɛpɪˈleɪʃən/

Synonyms for "epilation" (4 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (1)

Noun(1 words)

Strong matches (1)

Noun(1 words)
hair removal

Related words (2)

Noun(2 words)
removal of hairwaxing

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: depilation, hair removal, removal of hair, waxing.
  • Sentence evidence is available for epilation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "epilation".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "epilation"

Keep "epilation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "epilation" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "epilation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "epilation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

6 entries
cleaningcleansingcleanupcosmetic procedurelossmedical procedure

More specific

3 entries
electrolysislaser epilationwaxing

Collocations

6 entries
at home epilationelectrolysis epilationlaser epilationpainful epilationprofessional epilationtemporary epilation

Inflections

1 entries

Derivations

6 entries

Translations

15 translations across 14 languages.

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Bulgarian

1 entries
  • обезкосмяване noun (removal of hair)

Catalan

1 entries
  • depilació noun (removal of hair)

Chinese Mandarin

1 entries
  • 脱毛法 noun (removal of hair)

Danish

1 entries
  • depilation noun (removal of hair)

Finnish

1 entries
  • karvanpoisto noun (removal of hair)

French

1 entries
  • épilation noun (removal of hair)

German

1 entries
  • Epilation noun (removal of hair)

Greek

1 entries
  • αποτρίχωση noun (removal of hair)

Hindi

1 entries
  • केशलूंचन noun (removal of hair)

Icelandic

1 entries
  • háreyðing noun (removal of hair)

Japanese

1 entries
  • 脱毛 noun (removal of hair)

Russian

2 entries
  • удале́ние воло́с noun (removal of hair)
  • эпиля́ция noun (removal of hair)

Turkish

1 entries
  • epilasyon noun (removal of hair)

Ukrainian

1 entries
  • епіля́ція noun (removal of hair)

Sample sentences

1 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

These [boys being groomed as prostitutes] are sold by their parents (sometimes stolen from them), about the age of 4, and educated, while they are also subjected to a special physical training, which includes massage of the gluteal regions to favor development, dilatation of the anus, and epilation (which is not, however, practised by Chinese women).

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "epilation"?

Closest matches include depilation, hair removal, removal of hair, waxing.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "epilation"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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