Beauty And Fashion Terminology

8 words in this vocabulary list

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'flawless' describes something that is perfect or without any flaws.

  • The jeweler examined the diamond under a magnifying glass and declared it flawless.
  • Her performance in the play was absolutely flawless, she didn't miss a single line.
  • Dude, that trick you did on your skateboard was flawless!
  • His flawless logic in the debate left his opponent speechless.

noun a person who is physically attractive

adjective describing or representing well or favorably

  • The candidate for the job is good looking and well-groomed.
  • Wow, that new guy in accounting is really good looking!
  • Dang, that dude is a total snack - so good looking!
  • The sunset over the ocean was so good looking, it took my breath away.

verb to spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothing in order to look attractive

  • She took her time to primp and prepare for the formal event.
  • She primped in front of the mirror before going out on her date.
  • She spent hours primping herself for the party.
  • The artist primped the details of his masterpiece before revealing it to the public.

noun a business establishment that offers beauty treatments, hair styling, and similar services

  • The salon offers a range of beauty treatments and services.
  • I'm thinking of getting a haircut at the salon later.
  • Let's go get pampered at the salon.
  • The art exhibition turned into a lively salon of ideas and discussions.

noun a bathroom cabinet that is covered with a sink and a countertop

  • Her vanity was evident in the way she spent hours in front of the mirror perfecting her makeup.
  • She's always checking herself out in every mirror she passes, such vanity!
  • She's so full of herself, always flaunting her vanity on social media.
  • His vanity blinded him to the reality of the situation, causing him to make poor decisions.

noun a person who is excessively obsessed with having a tan

adjective describing someone who is excessively obsessed with having a tan

  • The term 'tanorexic' is used to describe individuals who have an excessive obsession with tanning.
  • She's so tanorexic, she goes to the tanning salon every day.
  • I heard she's a total tanorexic, always chasing that perfect tan.
  • His tanorexic behavior towards achieving success is admirable but can be unhealthy if taken to extremes.

noun a slang term used to describe something that is on point, perfectly styled or looking great

  • Her makeup was on fleek for the gala event.
  • I love how your outfit is on fleek today!
  • My eyebrows are so fleek right now.
  • The team's performance was on fleek during the championship game.

noun Duckface selfie is a compound noun that combines the elements of duckface and selfie.

adjective Duckface describes the facial expression made when someone pouts their lips in a way that resembles a duck's beak.

  • She took a duckface selfie before attending the formal event.
  • He couldn't resist making a duckface selfie while hanging out with friends.
  • I saw her post a duckface selfie on social media, trying to look cute.
  • Making a duckface selfie has become a trend among teenagers nowadays.