war paint
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Definition
Noun: 1. Cosmetics applied to the face: Makeup or cosmetics worn to enhance or alter one's appearance. 2. Full ceremonial regalia: Formal and elaborate ceremonial dress or attire. 3. Body paint for battle: Pigments applied to the face and body by certain Indigenous peoples of the Americas as adornment and preparation for battle.
Usage Examples
- She applied her war paint meticulously before the important business meeting.
- The diplomat appeared in full war paint for the state ceremony.
- The warriors applied traditional war paint before heading into battle.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: The term is often used metaphorically to describe the act of preparing oneself mentally or physically for a challenging situation, such as putting on makeup or formal clothes before a significant event.
- Example: "Time to put on my war paint and face the press conference."
Variants and Related Words
- War-paint (hyphenated): An alternative spelling for the noun.
- Makeup (n): A common synonym for the cosmetic sense.
- Regalia (n): A synonym for the ceremonial attire sense.
Synonyms
- For cosmetics: makeup, cosmetics, face paint.
- For regalia: finery, full dress, ceremonial dress.
- For body adornment: body paint, ritual paint.
Related Idioms
- To put on one's war paint: To prepare oneself for a conflict, confrontation, or difficult task.
- Example: "The negotiation team put on their war paint and entered the boardroom."
Noun
- cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
- full ceremonial regalia
- adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle