Beauty And Makeup Vocabulary

adjective describing someone or something as lively, cheerful, or effervescent

• The champagne was perfectly chilled and delightfully bubbly.
• I love how bubbly she is, always full of energy and enthusiasm.
• Her personality is so bubbly, it's contagious!
• The bubbly laughter of children filled the air at the playground.

adjective having a thick, solid appearance or consistency

• The soup had chunky vegetables and was very satisfying.
• I love chunky peanut butter on my toast.
• Those shoes are so chunky, I love them!
• She had a chunky workload ahead of her, but she was ready to tackle it.

noun fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces

verb to remove dust from a surface by wiping or brushing

adjective covered with or consisting of dust

• The furniture in the old house was covered in a thick layer of dust.
• I need to dust the shelves before our guests arrive.
• I haven't dusted my room in ages, it's a total mess.
• His dreams were gathering dust as he settled for a mundane job.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'glamorous' describes something or someone as attractive, exciting, and fashionable.

• The actress arrived at the red carpet event in a glamorous gown.
• She always looks so glamorous when she goes out with her friends.
• That party was so glamorous, everyone was dressed to the nines.
• The city skyline looked glamorous as the sun set behind the skyscrapers.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'gorgeous' describes something that is very beautiful or attractive.

• The bride looked absolutely gorgeous in her white wedding gown.
• Wow, that dress you're wearing is gorgeous!
• That sunset was totally gorgeous, dude.
• Her voice was like music, so gorgeous and captivating.

adjective having qualities or characteristics of a kitten; playful, lively, or frisky

• The actress's kittenish charm endeared her to audiences around the world.
• She put on a kittenish act to get his attention.
• She was acting all kittenish around him, trying to flirt.
• His kittenish behavior at the office was starting to annoy his colleagues.

noun physical appearance or attractiveness

verb to direct one's gaze in a particular direction

• The painting looks exquisite with its intricate details and vibrant colors.
• She looks stunning in that dress, it really suits her.
• That new car looks sick, I wish I could afford one.
• From the outside, everything looks perfect, but you never know what's going on behind closed doors.

adjective having or showing fashionable or stylish qualities

• The modish design of the new building is sure to attract many admirers.
• She always looks so modish in her trendy outfits.
• That jacket is totally modish, I love it!
• His modish ideas on fashion have revolutionized the industry.

noun the hard outer covering at the end of a finger or toe

verb to fasten or secure with nails

• She carefully painted each nail with a different color polish.
• I need to trim my nails before they get too long.
• I love that nail art you got done at the salon.
• He really nailed the presentation at work today.

noun the quality or state of being pale

• The doctor noted the paleness of the patient's skin as a possible symptom of anemia.
• Her paleness after staying up all night studying was obvious to everyone.
• Dude, you look like you've seen a ghost with that paleness!
• The paleness of the room's walls made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

adjective a term used to describe something as excellent, fine, or satisfactory

• The weather forecast for the weekend is looking quite peachy.
• I'm feeling peachy today, thanks for asking!
• Everything is just peachy keen with me, how about you?
• Despite the challenges, she always manages to keep a peachy attitude.

noun a clothing size for women of short stature

adjective describing a small and slender figure

• The boutique offers a selection of petite clothing for women under 5'4".
• I love shopping in the petite section because the clothes fit me perfectly.
• She's so petite, she could easily pass for a teenager.
• The petite flowers in the garden added a delicate touch to the landscape.

adjective used to describe something that is attractive or pleasing to the eye

adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the degree or manner of something

• The garden was adorned with pretty flowers of various colors.
• She looked pretty in that dress.
• That new song is pretty lit.
• The idea of traveling the world sounded pretty appealing to her.

adjective A term used to describe a turned-up or upturned nose, usually in a cute or attractive way.

• She had a retrousse nose, giving her a unique and elegant appearance.
• I love how her retrousse nose gives her a cute and quirky look.
• Her retrousse nose is so on point, it's like she was born to be a model.
• His retrousse attitude towards authority often got him into trouble.

noun a person considered sexually attractive

adjective attractive or appealing in a sensual way

• The actress wore a sexy red dress to the awards ceremony.
• That new guy at the gym is so sexy.
• She's got a sexy vibe that drives everyone crazy.
• The way he plays the guitar is just so sexy, it's like magic.

noun a soft luster on a surface

verb to shine or glisten

• The marble floor had a beautiful sheen after being polished.
• Her hair had a nice sheen to it after using a new conditioner.
• That car has a killer sheen to it with the new paint job.
• The success of the company gave a sheen of credibility to their brand.

verb present participle of the verb shimmer, meaning to shine with a soft, wavering light

adjective describing something that shines with a soft, wavering light

• The shimmering lake reflected the sunlight beautifully.
• The shimmering water looked so pretty in the sun.
• That shimmering dress is totally lit!
• Her eyes were shimmering with tears as she listened to the sad news.

noun a salty fluid exuded by sweat glands in the skin to regulate body temperature

verb to excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin

• After exercising, my body produces sweat as a way to regulate its temperature.
• I always sweat a lot when I work out at the gym.
• I was sweating bullets during that intense meeting.
• The thought of public speaking makes me break out in a cold sweat.

verb To leave quickly or suddenly, especially to avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation.

• It is not appropriate to just take a powder in the middle of a meeting.
• I think I'm going to take a powder and head out early.
• She decided to take a powder and avoid the confrontation.
• After the argument, he needed to take a powder to calm down.

noun a subdued or muted tone or quality

verb none

adjective none

adverb none

pronoun none

preposition none

conjunction none

interjection none

article none

• The speaker's words had a subtle undertone of disapproval.
• There was an undertone of excitement in her voice when she talked about the party.
• I could sense an undertone of jealousy in her tone.
• The painting had an undertone of melancholy that spoke to the viewer's soul.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

pronoun a word that can function as a noun phrase referent

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• After eating, the cat will often wipe its face with its paw to clean itself.
• The baby made a mess while eating, so I had to help it wash its face.
• I spilled some sauce on my face, so I need to quickly wipe it off.
• The company tried to cover up their mistake, but they couldn't just wipe their face clean of it.

verb to improve or enhance something, typically in a stylish or extravagant way

• The interior designer suggested we zhoosh up the living room with some new throw pillows and artwork.
• Let's zhoosh up this outfit with a statement necklace.
• I'm going to zhoosh up my hair before we go out tonight.
• She always knows how to zhoosh up a boring conversation with her humor.

verb to remove or eliminate something by wiping or rubbing

adverb used to describe how something is done or to what extent

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• She used a soft cloth to gently wipe away the dust from the antique furniture.
• I always carry tissues with me to quickly wipe away any spills.
• He grabbed a paper towel to wipe away the mess before anyone noticed.
• The therapist helped her to wipe away the painful memories of her past.

noun a French actress and fashion model, known for her iconic style and beauty

• Brigitte Bardot was a famous French actress and singer known for her beauty and talent.
• I love watching old movies starring Bardot, she was such a classic beauty.
• Bardot is goals, I wish I could pull off that vintage style.
• Her aura was like a modern-day Bardot, captivating everyone around her.