makeover
Pronunciation
UK
- /mˈeɪkəʊvə/
US
- /ˈmæˌkoʊvər/
Description
- transformation
- renovation
- revamp
A "makeover" is not just about changing your hairstyle or buying new clothes, though it can be. It usually means a big change in how someone or something looks. You might give your living room a makeover with new paint and furniture, or a celebrity might get one to refresh their public image. The idea is simple: something familiar is changed so it feels fresh, updated, and noticeably different.
The word "makeover" refers to a major change in appearance, style, or overall look. It is often used for personal beauty and fashion, such as changing hair, makeup, or clothes, but it is also common for rooms, homes, websites, brands, and other things that can be refreshed or redesigned. A house can get a makeover with new paint, furniture, or a better layout. A company can give its brand a makeover with a new logo and a different visual style.
The term usually suggests more than a small touch-up. It points to a noticeable update that makes the result feel fresh or improved. Sometimes the change is mostly visual, and sometimes it also affects how something works or how people see it. In a reality TV show, for example, a person might get a full style makeover, not just a new outfit but a new overall presentation.
"Makeover" can also be used in a figurative way. Someone might talk about giving their life a makeover after changing habits, routines, or priorities. In all these cases, the main idea is a clear and deliberate change that gives a person or thing a fresher, different look or feel.
So whether you are talking about a person's appearance, a room, a brand, or even a lifestyle, a makeover suggests a strong change that makes it seem fresher, more modern, or more appealing.
Examples
- 1
Personal appearance
She got a makeover before starting her new job.
- 2
Home decor
We gave the spare bedroom a quick makeover with paint and new curtains.
- 3
Public space
The old playground needs a makeover, but the city has not approved the money yet.
- 4
Public image
After the scandal, the politician hired a new team for an image makeover.
Phrase
image makeover
changes meant to improve how people see someone or something
- 5
App design
The app had a major makeover, and now the settings are much easier to find.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- makeovernoun