makeup
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: makeupspast: made uppp: made uping: making upcomp: nullsup: null
In the realm of aesthetics, this word carries a connotation of transformation or concealment, often linked to performance, social masks, or personal grooming. It suggests a layer added to the surface to project a specific image to the world.
Countable when referring to a specific set of cosmetics applied to a face. Uncountable when describing the internal composition of a substance or a person's character.
Meanings
Noun
[someone][something]
The cosmetic products applied to the face to change appearance.
"She wore heavy makeup for the stage performance."
Noun
[something]
The composition or constitution of something.
"The chemical makeup of the soil determines which plants grow."