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Meaning of made-up
The primary meaning of "made-up" refers to something that is invented or untrue.
Etymology of made-up
The term "made-up" originates from the phrase "make up," which means to invent or fabricate something, often with the intention of deceiving others
The phrase has been in use since the 15th century, with "made-up" emerging as a distinct adjective in the 19th century
Synonyms
fabricated
fictitious
imaginary
invented
untrue
false
bogus
spurious
counterfeit
artificial
fake
sham
pretentious
simulated
feigned
concocted
contrived
fictional
fantastical
unreal
mythical
legendary
apocryphal
unauthentic
unreal
misleading
deceptive
dishonest
mendacious
duplicitous
insincere
Definitions
- Not genuine or real, but invented or fabricated for a particular purpose
- * Not based on fact, but on imagination or invention
Usage Examples
- The story she told was completely made-up, with no basis in reality
- * He accused his opponent of spreading made-up rumors about his personal life
Antonyms
genuine
real
true
authentic
factual
honest
sincere
trustworthy
reliable
verifiable
accurate
correct
valid
legitimate
lawful
actual
actualized
actualistic
realistic
factualistic
veristic