Greasepaint: meaning, definitions and examples

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greasepaint

 

[ ษกriหspeษชnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theatrical makeup

Greasepaint is a type of theatrical makeup that is commonly used in stage performances. It is designed to enhance facial features under bright stage lights and often comes in sticks or palettes. The formulation is typically oil-based, allowing for smooth application and good coverage. Artists use greasepaint to create exaggerated expressions or to reflect specific characters, helping to convey emotions and add to the overall visual effect of a performance.

Synonyms

costume makeup, stage makeup, theatrical makeup.

Examples of usage

  • The actor applied greasepaint before going on stage.
  • Greasepaint is essential for performing in front of large audiences.
  • She created an elaborate character using greasepaint.
  • The makeup artist specializes in working with greasepaint for theater.

Translations

Translations of the word "greasepaint" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maquiagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเฅ€เคธ เคชเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schminke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makeup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ makijaลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒชใƒผใ‚นใƒšใ‚คใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maquillage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maquillaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท makyaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฆฌ์Šค ํŽ˜์ธํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทู„ุงุก ูˆุฌู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ make-up

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ make-up

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ–ๅฆ†ๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ liฤenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ farรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั‚ ำ™ะปะฟะตั‚ ะฑะพััƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒ›แƒซแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ makiyaj

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maquillaje

Etymology

The term 'greasepaint' dates back to the 19th century and is derived from two words: 'grease', referring to the oil-based nature of the makeup, and 'paint', indicating its application as a colored cosmetic. Initially, it was used by performers in the theatre to enhance their facial features, as the lighting conditions during performances could wash out normal makeup. Greasepaint gained popularity in the Vaudeville era, where exaggerated facial expressions were necessary for the performers to connect with their audience. Over the years, various formulations have been developed to improve the application and durability of greasepaint. Today, while traditional greasepaint is still used, modern alternatives have emerged, yet the term remains ubiquitous in the realm of theatrical makeup.