greasepaint
/ˈɡriːspeɪnt/noun
उच्चारण ग्रीस्पेन्ट
(अभिनेताओं का) गाढ़ा मेकअप, ग्रीसपेंट
Core word
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a thick substance used by actors as make-up
(अभिनेताओं का) गाढ़ा मेकअप, ग्रीसपेंट
- The actors removed their greasepaint after the show.
- The clown's face was covered in white greasepaint.
- The smell of greasepaint always reminds me of the school theatre.
+ 2 more examples
- The actor took an hour to put on his greasepaint.
- She wiped the greasepaint off her face with a cloth.
Synonyms make-up stage make-up
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
greasepaint (uncountable)
Greasepaint is a thick make-up used by actors and is normally uncountable.
Greasepaint अभिनेताओं द्वारा प्रयुक्त गाढ़ा make-up है और प्रायः uncountable होता है।
- The actor put on greasepaint before the show.
- Greasepaint can be heavy on the skin.
in greasepaint
The phrase 'in greasepaint' describes actors wearing the make-up.
'In greasepaint' वाक्यांश उन अभिनेताओं का वर्णन करता है जिन्होंने यह make-up लगाया हो।
- The clowns in greasepaint made the children laugh.
the smell of the greasepaint (theatre life)
The phrase 'smell of the greasepaint' is a literary expression for the excitement of theatre life.
'Smell of the greasepaint' रंगमंच जीवन के उत्साह के लिए एक साहित्यिक अभिव्यक्ति है।
- He missed the smell of the greasepaint after he retired.
greasepaint vs make-up
Greasepaint is a specific heavy type used on stage; make-up is the general word.
Greasepaint मंच पर प्रयुक्त विशेष भारी प्रकार है; make-up सामान्य शब्द है।
- She wore normal make-up in the office and greasepaint on stage.
+Collocations 4
verb + greasepaint
applywearremovewipe offput on
- The artist applied greasepaint to look like a king.
adjective + greasepaint
thickwhitebrightheavycolourful
- The clown's thick white greasepaint cracked as he smiled.
greasepaint + colour
redwhiteblackblueyellow
- Red greasepaint was used to draw his smile.
greasepaint + place
dressing roomstagetheatrecircus
- The dressing room smelt of greasepaint and sweat.
“More examples 5
- The villagers watched the folk actors in colourful greasepaint.
गाँव वालों ने रंग-बिरंगे greasepaint में लोक कलाकारों को देखा।
- It took an hour to put on the greasepaint before the school play.
स्कूल के नाटक से पहले greasepaint लगाने में एक घंटा लगा।
- Radhika removed her greasepaint with cold cream after the show.
शो के बाद राधिका ने cold cream से अपना greasepaint हटाया।
- The clown's face, covered with greasepaint, looked like a mask.
greasepaint से ढका जोकर का चेहरा मुखौटे जैसा लग रहा था।
- Stage actors need greasepaint so their faces are visible from far away.
मंच के अभिनेताओं को greasepaint चाहिए ताकि उनके चेहरे दूर से भी दिखें।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Greasepaint, make-up and cosmetics all colour the face, but they suit different settings.
Greasepaint, make-up और cosmetics तीनों चेहरे को रंगते हैं, पर अलग स्थितियों के लिए उपयुक्त हैं।
Thick stage make-up for actors and clowns.
अभिनेताओं और जोकरों का गाढ़ा मंचीय make-up।
- The actor wiped off his greasepaint.
make-up
The general word for colour put on the face.
चेहरे पर लगाए जाने वाले रंग के लिए सामान्य शब्द।
- She wears light make-up.
Beauty products in general, including creams and powders.
क्रीम और पाउडर सहित सभी सौंदर्य उत्पाद।
- The shop sells cosmetics.