making-up (Meaning)
making-up (n.)
The act of bringing spirits to a certain degree of strength, called proof.
The act of becoming reconciled or friendly.
making-up
cosmetics (such as lipstick, mascara, and eye shadow) used to color and beautify the face, to act ingratiatingly and flatteringly, materials (as wigs or cosmetics) used in making up, to apply cosmetics to, the way the parts or elements of something are put together, the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together, a cosmetic applied to other parts of the body, to form by fitting together or assembling, to do or take in order to correct an omission, constitute, compose, physical, mental, and moral constitution, to make good for something lacking or for a loss or injury, to prepare in physical appearance for a role, to wrap or fasten up, materials (such as wigs and cosmetics) used in making up or in special costuming (as for a play), settle, decide, something that makes up for a previous postponement, omission, failure, or deficiency, compose sense 1b, to combine to produce (a sum or whole), to compensate for (something, such as a deficiency or omission), replacement, material added (as in a manufacturing process) to replace material that has been used up, any of various cosmetics (as lipstick or powder), to arrange typeset matter in (columns or pages) for printing, to set in order, to become friendly again, to apply cosmetics, decide sense 3, settle, to create from the imagination, invent, improvise, the operation of making up especially pages for printing, to become reconciled, compensate, design or layout of printed matter, to make advances, to put on costumes or makeup (as for a play)
Synonyms & Antonyms of making-up
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Synonyms:
- completing
- embodying
- personifying
- complementing
- incorporating
- integrating
- incarnating
- fleshing (out)
- supplementing
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
making-up Sentence Examples
- Emily spent hours making-up for her prom, creating an elaborate look with shimmering eyeshadow and dramatic lip color.
- The bride and her bridesmaids spent days making-up and getting ready for the big day.
- The students in the theater class enjoyed making-up as different characters for their production.
- The makeup artist used a variety of brushes and techniques to transform the model's face, making-up a flawless visage.
- The actor had to make-up as a zombie for his role in the horror movie, complete with pale skin, bloodstains, and fake wounds.
- The clowns at the fair wore bright and colorful make-up to entertain children and create a festive atmosphere.
- The cosplayer meticulously made-up as their favorite anime character, using a combination of paint, prosthetics, and special effects.
- The drag queen performed a show-stopping number, making-up in a glamorous and over-the-top style that wowed the audience.
- The makeup company released a new collection of cosmetics, inspiring customers to experiment with making-up and create unique looks.
- The children enjoyed making-up as their favorite animals, painting their faces with bright colors and creating animal-themed designs.
FAQs About the word making-up
The act of bringing spirits to a certain degree of strength, called proof., The act of becoming reconciled or friendly.cosmetics (such as lipstick, mascara, and
comprising, composing, filling (out),constituting, forming, completing, embodying, personifying, complementing, incorporating
cloning, imitating, replicating, imitating, mimicking, reproducing, mimicking, copying, replicating, duplicating
Emily spent hours making-up for her prom, creating an elaborate look with shimmering eyeshadow and dramatic lip color.
The bride and her bridesmaids spent days making-up and getting ready for the big day.
The students in the theater class enjoyed making-up as different characters for their production.
The makeup artist used a variety of brushes and techniques to transform the model's face, making-up a flawless visage.
