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  2. noun. make· up ˈmāk-ˌəp. variants or less commonly make-up. plural makeups also make-ups. Synonyms of makeup. 1. a. : the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together : composition. the ethnic makeup of the neighborhood. b. : physical, mental, and moral constitution.

  3. The makeup of something or someone is the combination of things that form it: They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial makeup of the city. Organizational ability is not one of the most obvious parts of his makeup. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  4. Make-up consists of things such as lipstick, eye shadow, and powder which some people put on their faces to make themselves look more attractive or which actors use to change or improve their appearance.

  5. MAKE SOMETHING UP definition: 1. to invent something, such as an excuse or a story, often in order to deceive: 2. to prepare or…. Learn more.

  6. n. 1. The way in which something is composed or arranged; composition or construction. 2. Printing The arrangement or composition, as of type or illustrations, on a page or in a book. 3. The qualities or temperament that constitute a personality; disposition: Lying is not in her makeup. 4. Cosmetics applied especially to the face. 5.

  7. the manner of being made up or put together; composition: the makeup of a team; the makeup of a situation. physical or mental constitution: the makeup of a criminal. the art, technique, or process of arranging or laying out, as pages in a publication.

  8. makeup. (meɪkʌp ) 1. uncountable noun. Makeup consists of things such as lipstick, eye shadow, and powder which some women put on their faces to make themselves look more attractive or which actors use to change or improve their appearance.

  9. 1. cosmetics for the face or some part of it: eye makeup. 2. a lotion, cream, or the like applied to the skin, esp. of the face, as to enhance or disguise its color. 3. the application of cosmetics. 4. the total ensemble of cosmetics, costumes, etc., used by a theatrical performer. 5. the manner of being put together; composition.

  10. Definition of make-up noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. The people or things that make up something are the members or parts that form that thing. The Chinese make up the largest single ethnic group in the city's public classrooms. Women officers make up 13 percent of the police force.