American Dictionary
Definition makeup in American English
makeup
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈmeɪkˌʌp/
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substances such as creams, powders, lipstick, or mascara that people, especially women and actors, put on their faces in order to look more attractive or change their appearance
Example
She wears no makeup at all and has wonderfully clear skin.
Example
He said that the police as an organization did not reflect the makeup of society as a whole.
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Example
the strengths and weaknesses of his psychological makeup
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