makeover

Thân thiện

The stylist gives the client a complete makeover.

Definition

Noun: 1. A complete reconstruction and renovation of something: A significant change to the appearance or condition of an object, space, or system, often to modernize or improve it. 2. An overall beauty treatment intended to change or improve a person's appearance: A process involving changes to a person's hair, makeup, clothing, and sometimes other aspects to create a new, improved look.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Renovation):
  • The old kitchen received a stunning makeover with new cabinets and countertops.
  • The company's website is due for a complete makeover to improve user experience.
• Noun (Personal appearance):
  • She got a glamorous makeover for her high school reunion.
  • The TV show specializes in giving people dramatic style makeovers.

Advanced Usage

• "To give something/someone a makeover": This is the most common verb phrase used with this noun.
  • We decided to give the living room a makeover.
  • The stylist gave the actor a makeover for his new role.

Variants and Related Words

• Make over (Phrasal Verb): To transform or renovate something. This is the verb form from which the noun is derived.
  • They plan to make over the entire basement.
• Makeover show (Compound Noun): A television program where experts perform makeovers on people, homes, or businesses.

Synonyms

• Renovation: The process of repairing and improving a building.
• Transformation: A marked change in form, nature, or appearance.
• Revamp: To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
• Overhaul: A thorough examination and repair of something.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "A new lease on life": While not a direct synonym, this idiom describes the feeling after a successful makeover, implying a fresh start or renewed vitality.
  • After the home makeover, the old house seemed to have a new lease on life.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a complete reconstruction and renovation of something
   • the blighted neighborhood underwent a total makeover
2. an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance