Makeover
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmeɪkˌoʊvɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Makeover is a noun meaning A major change in the use of something, or in the appearance of something or someone; a radical transformation.
Meaning
A major change in the use of something, or in the appearance of something or someone; a radical transformation.
Example Sentences
This room is a mess; it needs a makeover.
There was no furniture or carpet to speak of. The wallpaper was peeling off the walls and there was a smell of damp everywhere. It was as if they were living like squatters in their own flat. However, this was no time for a makeover, even a fifteen-minute one like on TV[…].
Word Forms
- makeovers
- make-over
Antonyms for makeover
Common opposites include makeunder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metamorphosis, refurbishment, remediation, restoration, reclamation, rehabilitation.
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