makeup

The word “makeup” has 2 syllables: make-up

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.kʌp/


What is synonym and antonym for makeup?

In the thesaurus, “makeup” has 149 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for makeup along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for makeup

  • ad-lib
  • architecture
  • arrangement
  • assemble
  • assembly
  • begin
  • blush
  • build
  • camo
  • camouflage
  • carpenter
  • cast
  • coin
  • cold cream
  • combine
  • come up with
  • complement
  • complete
  • compose
  • composition
  • comprise
  • conceive
  • concoct
  • confect
  • configuration
  • constellation
  • constitute
  • constitution
  • construct
  • construction
  • content
  • contents
  • contrive
  • cosmetics
  • cream
  • create
  • daydream
  • design
  • devise
  • disposition
  • dream
  • drum up
  • embody
  • envisage
  • envision
  • epitomize
  • erect
  • establish
  • excogitate
  • extemporize
  • eye shadow
  • fabricate
  • face
  • fantasize
  • fashion
  • father
  • fiber
  • figure
  • forge
  • form
  • format
  • formation
  • found
  • foundation
  • frame
  • frame of mind
  • generate
  • getup
  • grain
  • greasepaint
  • hammer
  • handcraft
  • hatch
  • humor
  • imagine
  • improvise
  • inaugurate
  • incarnate
  • incorporate
  • individualism
  • individuality
  • initiate
  • innovate
  • institute
  • integrate
  • invent
  • jerry-build
  • kohl
  • layout
  • lipstick
  • lotion
  • make
  • manufacture
  • maquillage
  • mascara
  • materialize
  • mold
  • motif
  • nature
  • oil
  • order
  • ordering
  • ordonnance
  • organization
  • organize
  • originate
  • paint
  • pancake
  • pattern
  • personality
  • personify
  • picture
  • piece
  • plan
  • powder
  • prefabricate
  • produce
  • put together
  • put up
  • raise
  • rear
  • reassemble
  • rebuild
  • reconstruct
  • redevelop
  • reedify
  • retrofit
  • rouge
  • scheme
  • set up
  • setup
  • shape
  • spread
  • stamp
  • stripe
  • style
  • substantiate
  • supplement
  • temper
  • temperament
  • theme
  • throw up
  • trump up
  • unite
  • vanishing cream
  • vein
  • vision
  • visualize
  • war paint

Antonyms for makeup

  • blow up
  • clone
  • copy
  • copycat
  • demolish
  • demount
  • destroy
  • detach
  • devastate
  • disassemble
  • disconnect
  • disengage
  • disjoin
  • dismantle
  • dismember
  • disorganization
  • disunite
  • divide
  • duplicate
  • explode
  • flatten
  • imitate
  • knock down
  • level
  • mimic
  • pull down
  • pulverize
  • raze
  • reduplicate
  • replicate
  • reproduce
  • ruin
  • ruinate
  • separate
  • shatter
  • smash
  • strike
  • take down
  • tear down
  • wreck

Meanings of makeup

  • noun
    1. An item's composition.
    2. Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.
    3. Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.
    4. A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.

Example Sentences

  • She decided to wear makeup for the party to enhance her features.
  • The artist used a variety of colors in her makeup to create a stunning look.
  • It's important to remove your makeup before going to bed to keep your skin healthy.
  • The makeup tutorial online helped me learn new techniques for applying eyeshadow.
  • He complimented her makeup, saying it perfectly matched her outfit.

On this page you'll find 189 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to makeup, such as: ad-lib, architecture, arrangement, assemble, assembly, begin, blow up.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

camo

camos

camouflage

  • act
  • affect
  • assume
  • beard
  • becloud
  • befog
  • blanket
  • blind
  • blot out
  • cloak
  • coloring
  • conceal
  • concealment
  • cosmetic
  • cosmeticize
  • costume
  • costumery
  • counterfeit
  • cover
  • cover up
  • coverup
  • curtain
  • deceit
  • deceive
  • deceptive marking
  • dim
  • disguise
  • dissemble
  • dissimulate
  • dissimulation
  • domino
  • dress
  • dress up
  • enshroud
  • fake
  • faking
  • false appearance
  • feign
  • front
  • getup
  • gild
  • guise
  • hide
  • impersonate
  • makeup
  • mask
  • masking
  • masquerade
  • mimicry
  • obfuscate
  • obscure
  • occult
  • outfit
  • paint
  • plain brown wrapper
  • play
  • pose
  • pretend
  • protective coloring
  • put up a smokescreen
  • red herring
  • rig
  • screen
  • shade
  • sham
  • shroud
  • simulate
  • smokescreen
  • throw on makeup
  • varnish
  • veil
  • visor
  • vizard
  • vizor
  • whitewash

camouflages

  • acts
  • affects
  • assumes
  • blankets
  • blots out
  • cloaks
  • colorings
  • conceals
  • cosmeticizes
  • cosmetics
  • costumeries
  • costumes
  • counterfeits
  • covers
  • curtains
  • disguises
  • dissembles
  • dissimulates
  • dominoes
  • dominos
  • dresses
  • dresses up
  • enshrouds
  • fakes
  • feigns
  • getups
  • gilds
  • guises
  • hides
  • impersonates
  • makeups
  • masks
  • masquerades
  • obscures
  • occults
  • outfits
  • paints
  • plays
  • poses
  • pretends
  • rigs
  • screens
  • shams
  • shrouds
  • simulates
  • varnishes
  • veils
  • visors
  • vizards
  • vizors
  • whitewashes

earmark

  • allocate
  • apply
  • attribute
  • bestow
  • bless
  • character
  • characteristic
  • clay
  • colors
  • commit
  • complexion
  • composition
  • confide
  • consecrate
  • consign
  • constitution
  • dedicate
  • designate
  • devote
  • differential
  • disposition
  • distinction
  • distinctiveness
  • distinctness
  • employ
  • entrust
  • essence
  • essentiality
  • feature
  • flavor
  • genius
  • grain
  • habit
  • hallmark
  • hallow
  • individuality
  • interior
  • interiority
  • intrust
  • keep back
  • label
  • maintain
  • makeup
  • mark
  • mark out
  • marking
  • metal
  • name
  • nature
  • peculiarity
  • personality
  • point
  • property
  • quality
  • reserve
  • sanctify
  • save
  • savor
  • savour
  • self
  • set apart
  • set aside
  • set by
  • singularity
  • slot
  • sort
  • soul
  • spirit
  • stamp
  • stuff
  • substance
  • tab
  • tag
  • temper
  • temperament
  • token
  • tone
  • trademark
  • trait
  • uniqueness
  • use
  • way

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