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rouge

Pronunciation: [ruːʒ]

Word

Context: "beauty"

(noun) a red or pink makeup that you put on your cheeks to make them look rosy. It helps people look healthier and more colorful.

Example

She applied some rouge to her cheeks before going out.

Example

He decided not to use any rouge and kept his makeup very simple.

Example

Did you notice how pretty her rouge looked at the party?

Context: "color"

(noun) a shade of red. It can refer to anything that is a reddish color, like a dress or a painting.

Example

The artist chose a beautiful shade of rouge for the painting.

Example

The dress was not the right color; it was more orange than rouge.

Example

What other colors do you think would look good with this rouge?

Context: "cosmetics"

(verb) to add red or pink color to your cheeks or lips using makeup. It's like painting a little bit of color on your face to look more lively.

Example

She rouged her cheeks to give herself a healthy glow.

Example

He didn't rouge his lips, so they looked very plain.

Example

Are you going to rouge your cheeks for the dance?

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