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Grammar : Noun
Spell : meyk-uhp
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmeɪkˌʌp



Definition of make-up

Origin :
  • also makeup, "manner in which something is put together," 1821, from make (v.) + up. Cosmetics sense is from 1886; verbal phrase make up "to apply cosmetics" is from 1808.
  • As in architecture : noun design, structure of something
  • As in organization : noun arrangement, arranging
  • As in toilet : noun grooming or dressing one's person
  • As in complexion : noun someone's character
  • As in composition : noun structure, arrangement
  • As in disposition : noun personal temperament
  • As in examination : noun test, analysis
  • As in fabric : noun structure
  • As in grain : noun texture of fabric
  • As in habit : noun tendency, practice
Example sentences :
  • Wat, who had artistically applied the make-up, viewed his handiwork with admiration.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • It was, indeed, a good face to build on, as actors say in regard to make-up.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • If there was much discouragement in my make-up I should have stopped before I began.
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Fear of physical violence was not in his make-up; he was no coward.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Another thing that entered into the make-up of a knight was an iron will.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America
  • De Spain, from force of habit, studied every detail of their make-up.
  • Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman
  • When Prue announced the make-up of her troupe there was a cyclone in her own home.
  • Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes
  • The Southern boy had always confessed to a streak of superstition in his make-up.
  • Extract from : « Pathfinder » by Alan Douglas
  • The opposite of this weakness is a feature in our own make-up.
  • Extract from : « Dollars and Sense » by Col. Wm. C. Hunter
  • It is the plus or initiative in a man's make-up that helps him to the front.
  • Extract from : « Dollars and Sense » by Col. Wm. C. Hunter

Synonyms for make-up

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