makeover
word
Definition
A makeover is a complete change in appearance, often for a person (like a new hairstyle or clothing), but can also refer to updating the look of a place or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily informal. Commonly used for changes in fashion, hair, or cosmetics ('give someone a makeover'). Can also apply to rooms, websites, or brands. Not used for small changes; it implies a noticeably different look.
Spanish: cambio de imagen - transformaciónPortuguese (BR): reforma visual - transformação (visual)Portuguese (PT): mudança de visual - transformação (visual)Chinese (Simplified): 改造 - 大变身Chinese (Traditional): 改造 - 大改造Hindi: रूपांतरण - मेकओवरArabic: تجديد المظهر - تحولBengali: মেকওভার - রূপান্তর (চেহারায়) - পরিবর্তন (দৃশ্যমানভাবে)Russian: преображение - смена имиджа - обновление внешностиJapanese: メイクオーバー - イメチェンVietnamese: lột xác - thay đổi diện mạoKorean: 메이크오버 - 변신Turkish: baştan aşağı yenilenme - imaj değişikliğiUrdu: میک اوور - مکمل تبدیلی (ظاہری شکل میں)Indonesian: perubahan penampilan - make over
Example Sentences
After the makeover, he looked totally different.
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Let's give this website a complete makeover.
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That TV show gives people dramatic makeovers.
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She surprised everyone with her new makeover at the party.
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She got a makeover for her birthday.
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The living room needs a makeover.
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