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make-upˈmake-up, make‧up /ˈmeɪkʌp/ ●●○ noun  
- Her constant attempts to justify her actions tell the reader a lot about her emotional make-up.
- It's not in their make-up to accept defeat.
- This behaviour is part of our genetic make-up rather than our cultural conditioning.
- According to our make-up so will be our reaction.
- He noticed the artful make-up, the elegant hair style.
- If you do use them, make sure that your lashes are free of all traces of make-up.
- In this way, he gained a lot of insight into the psychological make-up of different sheep in his flock.
- Neil Kinnock's clothes, make-up, speeches, audiences, responses and, of course, policies were all decided for him.
- The sinewy neck and its prominent adam's apple, the all-too-heavy make-up, the pronounced muscles on the legs and arms.
- They would always be busy putting on their make-up and brushing their hair.
- With regard to his mental make-up, his disposition is basically friendly and peaceful; he is faithful, obedient and willing to work.
► make-up coloured substances that are put on your face to improve or change your appearance: · I don’t usually wear much make-up. ► cosmetics creams, powders etc that you use on your face and body in order to look more attractive: · a range of cosmetics and toiletries ► lipstick a substance you use for adding colour to your lips, in the shape of a small stick: · She was wearing bright red lipstick. ► eyeshadow coloured cream or powder that you put on your eyelids ► eyeliner something you use for adding a line of colour at the edges of your eyelids to make your eyes look bigger or more noticeable ► mascara a dark substance you use to colour your eyelashes and make them look thicker ► blusher (also blush American English, rouge old-fashioned) red or pink cream or powder used for making your cheeks look slightly more pink ► foundation a cream the same colour as your skin that you put on your face before the rest of your make-up someone's character► character the combination of qualities that makes someone a particular kind of person, for example a good or bad, honest or dishonest person: · Her behavior last night revealed a lot about her character.· A candidate's character and qualifications are more important than past experience.· What strikes me most about Hamlet is his noble character. ► personality someone's character - use this especially about how someone behaves towards other people, for example whether they are friendly or unfriendly, confident or easily frightened etc: · It's true he can be emotional at times but that's just part of his personality.· This election should be about issues and policies, not about the personalities of the candidates!friendly/nice/warm etc personality: · Yun has a lovely, warm personality. ► nature someone's character - use this especially to say whether someone is naturally good or bad, gentle or severe etc: · Kindness and sympathy were in his nature.· My girlfriend has a rather unforgiving nature so I don't think that I'll tell her.· She was surprised to learn he had a romantic side to his nature.by nature (=use this when saying what someone's usual character is): · She's generous by nature.· I am not by nature a violent man, but these insults were more than I could bear.it's not in somebody's nature: · It was not in his nature to take risks. ► temperament the emotional part of someone's character, especially how likely they are to become angry, happy, sad etc: · His calm, quiet temperament made him popular with his colleagues.· My father and I got along very well, having very similar temperaments.the right temperament: · I'm not sure if she has the right temperament for the job. ► a nervous/jealous etc disposition formal a character that makes it likely that you will behave nervously, jealously etc: · This program may not be suitable for people with a nervous disposition.be of a nervous/jealous etc disposition: · He's considerate and sweet-tempered but of a very nervous disposition.have a nervous/jealous etc disposition: · Sue had a sunny disposition and a warm smile. ► make-up British /makeup American someone's character - use this especially to say that someone's character is completely fixed and they cannot change it or control it: · It's not in their make-up to accept defeat.· Her constant attempts to justify her actions tell the reader a lot about her emotional make-up.· This behaviour is part of our genetic make-up rather than our cultural conditioning.be part of somebody's make-up: · Stubbornness has always been a significant part of his makeup. ► what makes somebody tick informal if you know what makes someone tick , you understand their character, desires, and what makes them behave in the way they do: · After working with him for five years, I still don't know what makes him tick.· As a teacher, you need to get to know your students, find out what makes them tick. ► Hair & BeautyAfro, nounaftershave, nounanti-perspirant, nounastringent, adjectiveastringent, nounatomizer, nounauburn, adjectivebackcomb, verbbald, adjectivebalding, adjectivebalm, nounbarber, nounbarbershop, nounbarrette, nounbath, nounbathe, verbbeard, nounbeautician, nounbeautify, verbbeauty contest, nounbeauty mark, nounbeauty parlor, nounbeauty queen, nounbeauty salon, nounbikini line, nounblackhead, nounblond, adjectiveblonde, adjectiveblonde, nounblow-dry, verbblusher, nounbob, verbbob, nounbody, nounbody spray, nounbrilliantine, nounBrylcreem, nounbubble bath, nounbun, nounbuzzcut, nouncleanser, nouncoiffure, nouncold cream, nouncollagen, nouncologne, nouncomb, nouncomb, verbcompact, nouncomplexion, nouncondition, verbconditioner, nouncornrows, nouncosmetic, adjectivecosmetics, nouncosmetic surgery, nouncotton bud, nouncotton wool, nouncream, noundental floss, noundeodorant, noundepilatory, noundimple, noundouble chin, noundowny, adjectiveeau de cologne, nounelectrolysis, nounemery board, nounessential oil, nouneyebrow pencil, nouneyeliner, nouneye shadow, nounface cream, nounfacelift, nounface pack, nounface powder, nounfacial, nounfacial scrub, nounfalse teeth, nounflannel, nounflattop, nounfoam, nounfoundation, nounfragrance, nounfringe, noungel, noungrey, adjectivegrey, verbgrip, nounhairbrush, nounhaircut, nounhairdo, nounhairdresser, nounhairdryer, nounhairgrip, nounhairline, nounhairnet, nounhairpiece, nounhairpin, nounhair slide, nounhairspray, nounhairstyle, nounhealth farm, nounhenna, nounhighlight, verbhirsute, adjectivehydrogen peroxide, nounkinky, adjectiveknot, nounkohl, nounlacquer, nounlacquer, verblank, adjectivelanolin, nounlather, verblayer, verbliner, nounlip gloss, nounliposuction, nounlipstick, nounloofah, nounlotion, nounlowlights, nounmade-up, adjectivemake-up, nounmanicure, nounmanicured, adjectivemascara, nounmedicated, adjectivemilky, adjectivemoisturize, verbmoisturizer, nounmousse, nounmoustache, nounmoustachioed, adjectivemousy, adjectivemouthwash, nounmudbath, nounmudpack, nounmusk, nounmustachioed, adjectivemutton chop whiskers, nounmyrrh, nounnailbrush, nounnail file, nounnail polish, nounnail scissors, nounnit, nounnose job, nounoil, nounointment, nounolive, nounpaint, verbpart, nounpart, verbparting, nounpate, nounpedicure, nounperfume, nounperfume, verbperfumery, nounperm, nounperm, verbpermanent, nounpermanent wave, nounperoxide, nounpigtail, nounplait, nounpomade, nounponytail, nounpowder, verbpowder puff, nounpreen, verbprimp, verbpumice, nounquiff, nounraven, adjectiverazor, nounrecede, verbred, adjectiveredhead, nounrhinoplasty, nounroll-on, nounrosewater, nounrouge, nounscent, nounshampoo, nounshampoo, verbshave, verbshave, nounshaven, adjectiveshaver, nounshaving brush, nounshaving cream, nounshort back and sides, nounshower cap, nounshower gel, nounsideburns, nounskincare, nounslide, nounsoap, verbspa, nounspiky, adjectivesplit ends, nounspray, nounstringy, adjectivestylist, nounsunbed, nounsunblock, nounsunburn, nounsun cream, nounsunglasses, nounsunlamp, nounsunscreen, nounsunshade, nounsuntan, nounsuntan lotion, nounsun-worshipper, nounswarthy, adjectiveswept-back, adjectivetalc, nountalcum powder, nountease, verbtester, nountoilet bag, nountoiletries, nountoilet water, nountone, verbtoner, nountooth, nountoothbrush, nountoothpaste, nountoothpick, nountooth powder, nountweezers, nounvanity case, nounVaseline, nounwar paint, nounwash, nounwave, nounwave, verbwavy, adjectivewax, verbwear, verbwetting solution, nounwhisker, nounwig, nounwrinkle, noun verbs► wear make-up· They’re not allowed to wear make-up to school. ► have make-up on (=be wearing make-up)· She had no make-up on. ► use make-up· She rarely uses make-up. ► put on make-up (also apply make-up formal)· Gloria watched her mother put on her make-up. ► do your make-up (=put on make-up)· I’ll do your make-up for you, if you want. ► take off make-up (also remove make-up formal)· Take off eye make-up gently, using a cotton ball. ► touch up/fix your make-up (=put a little more make-up on after some has come off)· She went into the bathroom to touch up her makeup. ► smudge your make-up (=accidentally rub it so that it spreads to areas where you do not want it)· Grace wiped her eyes, smudging her make-up. ADJECTIVES/NOUN + make-up► heavy make-up (=a lot of make-up)· a girl in high heels and heavy make-up ► eye make-up· She was wearing far too much eye make-up. ► stage make-up (=make-up that actors wear in plays)· the elaborate stage make-up for ‘The Lion King’ ► pancake make-up (=very thick make-up worn by actors)· His face was covered by thick pancake makeup. make-up + NOUN► a make-up artist (=someone whose job is to put make-up on actors, people appearing on television etc)· the chief make-up artist on the film ADJECTIVE► genetic· The idea of fitness is a subtle one, and depends greatly on genetic make-up rather than morphology.· These have made it possible for scientists to manipulate more precisely the genetic make-up of living organisms.· An individual's degree of extroversion or introversion is inherited, determined by his or her genetic make-up.· Good examples of intractable causal variables are those that relate to genetic make-up.· They each carry a single spider silk gene in their genetic make-up of some 70,000 goat genes.· Researchers are trying to sort out the difference in genetic make-up both in cancers and in normal tissue.· The potential to develop normal rhythms is present in us all and is part of our genetic make-up.· Horticulturalists have been modifying the genetic make-up of plants for years, in the hope of creating bigger and better crops. ► heavy· She was sitting at her dressing-table putting on some heavy make-up.· One was the woman, younger, but still with her Grecian hair and heavy make-up.· The bracelet had gone from her ankle, the heavy make-up from her eyes.· Suitable for all skin types except very dry, it should be used morning and night to remove heavy make-up before cleansing. ► physical· It is a result of the physical make-up of present access devices.· The image has an integrity that is part of its physical make-up. ► psychological· In this way, he gained a lot of insight into the psychological make-up of different sheep in his flock. NOUN► artist· After all, she is chief make-up artist here.· You provide the potential, they provide a professional make-up artist, stylist and photographer.· Clever use of make-up can greatly enhance your appearance and leading make-up artist Teresa Fairminer will give you expert advice. ► eye· Ornate dresses and coy looks c. 1900 Jane had to master the eye make-up of the day.· The standard rule-of-thumb for eye make-up in the age of ruby lips is: Less is more.· In any case, take off eye make-up gently with a cotton ball, stroking up and out.· Her eye make-up had been too generously applied and was smeared.· The hair and eye make-up are particularly flattering.· Look at that black eye make-up and the suspenders.· Before going to sleep always remove all traces of mascara with a good eye make-up remover lotion.· Her face was a white powder mask with black eye make-up and black lip gloss. ► room· She found the make-up room and went in, a faint smile playing about her lips as she looked round.· Then let's go back to the make-up room.· In the make-up room she collapsed into a chair, dropping her head into her hands and groaning heavily.· But the pale complexion will be masked in the make-up room. VERB► apply· She had applied more make-up than usual but with her habitual restraint.· She paused in applying her make-up and stared reflectively at the mirror.· Brushing out her hair and applying some make-up, something she hadn't done for ages, she put on her mac.· How long does it take you to apply your own make-up? ► look· She learned the arts of dress and make-up by looking at the clients of the House.· She had no make-up on and looked tired, but her eyes were still startling in their beauty.· The women's hats and bright make-up made them look like exotic birds.· Everything you need to create great make-up looks from dawn to dusk.· Her face was innocent of make-up and she looked like a leggy fifteen-year-old. ► put· When Shahid has dressed and put on make-up ready for business, he uses the name Sharda.· She was sitting at her dressing-table putting on some heavy make-up.· She'd be tucked beneath the blanket and the heavy coat and watching Gloria put on her make-up before she went out.· The shower was wonderfully soothing and afterwards she spent a long time drying her hair and putting on her make-up.· Moving like an automaton, she went through all the motions of washing, dressing and putting on make-up.· When he was about 3 years old, he put on make-up for the first time.· She donned her white dress, the wig of blonde ringlets, and began to put on her make-up.· They put too much make-up on me, so I've decided to do it myself. ► use· He was too conventional to use make-up but had no objection to skin-care products, eyelash or hair dye.· She used little make-up, but the little was important.· She had used make-up skilfully to mask her bruise, and with the subdued stage light it was scarcely visible. ► wear· My only surprise is they weren't wearing full panstick make-up for the photographers and camera crews assembled outside.· Lucy never wore slacks or make-up, except when he permitted it in order to cover a bruise.· I have to wear make-up on stage or on photo shoots.· Her skin was clear, pinkish; she wore no make-up.· All the women I know who have worn make-up all their lives have good skins.· My hair was pulled back in a bun and I wore neither make-up nor jewelry.· She was wearing neither jewellery nor make-up.· I don't wear any make-up, just a little tinted moisturiser to make my pale skin look a bit warmer. 1for your face [uncountable] coloured substances that are put on your face to improve or change your appearance:  I don’t usually wear much make-up. → make up at make12people in a group [singular] the make-up of a group or team is the combination of people that are in itmake-up of We should change the make-up of the team.3character somebody’s make-up the qualities that a person has, which form their character: Pride has always been an important part of his make-up.somebody’s genetic/psychological make-up a possible link between genetic make-up and criminal behaviour4test [countable] (also make-up test) American English a test that you take in school when you were not able to take a previous testCOLLOCATIONSverbswear make-up· They’re not allowed to wear make-up to school.have make-up on (=be wearing make-up)· She had no make-up on.use make-up· She rarely uses make-up.put on make-up (also apply make-up formal)· Gloria watched her mother put on her make-up.do your make-up (=put on make-up)· I’ll do your make-up for you, if you want.take off make-up (also remove make-up formal)· Take off eye make-up gently, using a cotton ball.touch up/fix your make-up (=put a little more make-up on after some has come off)· She went into the bathroom to touch up her makeup.smudge your make-up (=accidentally rub it so that it spreads to areas where you do not want it)· Grace wiped her eyes, smudging her make-up.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + make-upheavy make-up (=a lot of make-up)· a girl in high heels and heavy make-upeye make-up· She was wearing far too much eye make-up.stage make-up (=make-up that actors wear in plays)· the elaborate stage make-up for ‘The Lion King’pancake make-up (=very thick make-up worn by actors)· His face was covered by thick pancake makeup.make-up + NOUNa make-up artist (=someone whose job is to put make-up on actors, people appearing on television etc)· the chief make-up artist on the filmTHESAURUSmake-up coloured substances that are put on your face to improve or change your appearance: · I don’t usually wear much make-up.cosmetics creams, powders etc that you use on your face and body in order to look more attractive: · a range of cosmetics and toiletrieslipstick a substance you use for adding colour to your lips, in the shape of a small stick: · She was wearing bright red lipstick.eyeshadow coloured cream or powder that you put on your eyelidseyeliner something you use for adding a line of colour at the edges of your eyelids to make your eyes look bigger or more noticeablemascara a dark substance you use to colour your eyelashes and make them look thickerblusher (also blush American English, rouge old-fashioned) red or pink cream or powder used for making your cheeks look slightly more pinkfoundation a cream the same colour as your skin that you put on your face before the rest of your make-up |