Makeup: meaning, definitions and examples

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makeup

 

[ หˆmeษชkสŒp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cosmetics

Makeup refers to cosmetics such as lipstick, foundation, mascara, and eyeshadow used to enhance or alter the appearance of the face and body.

Synonyms

beauty products, cosmetic products, cosmetics

Examples of usage

  • Her makeup was flawless for the photoshoot.
  • She wore minimal makeup to the beach.
  • I need to buy some new makeup products.
Context #2 | Noun

acting

Makeup can also refer to the application of cosmetics to create a character's appearance in theater, film, or television.

Synonyms

character transformation, cosmetic application

Examples of usage

  • The makeup artist transformed the actor into an old man.
  • She studied makeup techniques for her role in the movie.
  • The special effects makeup was incredibly realistic.
Context #3 | Noun

pretense

Makeup can be used figuratively to describe something that is false or insincere, like a facade or cover-up.

Synonyms

cover-up, facade, pretense

Examples of usage

  • His smile was just a makeup for the pain he was feeling inside.
  • The apology seemed like a makeup for his previous behavior.
  • Their friendship was merely a makeup for their mutual benefit.

Translations

Translations of the word "makeup" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maquiagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เค•เค…เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Make-up

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makeup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะบั–ัะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ makijaลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚คใ‚ฏใ‚ขใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maquillage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maquillaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท makyaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”์ดํฌ์—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒูŠุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ make-up

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ make-up

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ–ๅฆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ liฤila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถrรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะบะธัะถ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒแƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ makiyaj

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maquillaje

Etymology

The term 'makeup' originated in the 1880s and initially referred to the application of cosmetics to enhance one's appearance. Over time, it has evolved to encompass not only beauty products but also the art of creating characters through cosmetic application in various forms of entertainment. The word 'makeup' reflects society's ongoing fascination with beauty, transformation, and the blurring of reality and illusion.

See also: make, makeover, maker, making, remake.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,521, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.