MADE-UP


Meaning of MADE-UP in English

also made up

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

If you are made-up , you are wearing make-up such as powder or eye shadow.

She was beautifully made-up, beautifully groomed...

ADJ : v-link ADJ , adv ADJ n

2.

A made-up word, name, or story is invented, rather than really existing or being true.

It looks like a made-up word.

≠ real

ADJ : usu ADJ n

3.

If you are made-up , you are happy. ( BRIT INFORMAL )

I’ll be made up if I get in the top five, that would be great.

ADJ

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