Meaning & use
maquillage
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UK/ˌmækɪˈjɑːʒ/
US/ˌmækiˈjɑːʒ/
Meaning
noununcountable
Makeup or cosmetics applied to the face, especially in an artistic or elaborate way.
Grammar: Uncountable; used without 'a' or plural: 'The maquillage was subtle.'
Patterns
- heavy maquillage
- apply maquillage
- wear maquillage
The model's maquillage was designed to look natural under the bright lights.
For the fashion shoot, the artist used a bold maquillage that emphasized the eyes.
She preferred a light maquillage for daytime events.
Common combinations
- heavy maquillage
- The actress wore heavy maquillage for the dramatic scene.
- apply maquillage
- The makeup artist applied maquillage with a fine brush.
- subtle maquillage
- Her subtle maquillage enhanced her features without looking artificial.
- maquillage artist
- The maquillage artist worked quickly before the show.
Synonyms and how they differ
- makeup
- The everyday term; maquillage is more formal and often implies artistry.
- cosmetics
- A broader term for all beauty products, not just those for the face.
Practice
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