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   make·up

   /ˈmāˌkəp/

   noun

   • 1. cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face, used to enhance or alter the appearance: "she came downstairs, her face still white under her heavy makeup" Similar cosmeticsgreasepaintfoundationpancakepanstickpowderloose powderpressed powderblusherrougeconcealermascaraeye makeupeyelinereyeshadoweyebrow pencilkohllipsticklip glosslip pencilnail varnish/polishinformal:paintwarpaintface paintslaprare:maquillage
   • 2. the composition or constitution of something: "studying the makeup of ocean sediments" Similar compositionconstitutionconfigurationformarrangementformatstructureconstructionformationassemblyorganizationfabricframework
   • ▪ the combination of qualities that form a person's temperament: "a nastiness that had long been in his makeup" Similar characternaturetemperamenttemperpersonalitydispositionconstitutionmentalitypersonapsychepsychologymakestampmoldcast/turn of mindinformal:kidneywhat makes someone tickarchaic:humorgrain
   • 3. the arrangement of type, illustrations, etc., on a printed page: "page makeup"
   • 4. a supplementary test or assignment given to a student who missed or failed the original one: North American "Tony has a makeup exam"

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   Sep 27, 2024 · The meaning of MAKEUP is the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together : composition. How to use makeup in a sentence.

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   MAKEUP definition: 1. colored substances used on your face to improve or change your appearance: 2. The makeup of…. Learn more.

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   the manner of being made up or put together; composition: the makeup of a team; the makeup of a situation. physical or mental constitution: the makeup of a criminal. the art, technique, or process of arranging or laying out, as pages in a publication.

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   makeup. (meɪkʌp ) 1. uncountable noun. Makeup consists of things such as lipstick, eye shadow, and powder which some women put on their faces to make themselves look more attractive or which actors use to change or improve their appearance.

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   Your makeup is every personality characteristic that, combined, form a unique person — but the makeup you put on your face can be used to disguise your real self a little bit. This kind of makeup is also called cosmetics , and it consists of things like lipstick, mascara, foundation, and so on.

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   17 meanings: 1. cosmetics, such as powder, lipstick, etc, applied to the face to improve its appearance 2. a. the cosmetics,.... Click for more definitions.

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   1. cosmetics for the face or some part of it: eye makeup. 2. a lotion, cream, or the like applied to the skin, esp. of the face, as to enhance or disguise its color. 3. the application of cosmetics. 4. the total ensemble of cosmetics, costumes, etc., used by a theatrical performer.

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    Definition of makeup noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    MAKEUP meaning: 1 : the way in which something is put together or arranged often + of; 2 : the physical, mental, and moral character of a person.