Antonyms for make-up

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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