war-paint
Warrior's face decoration
War-paint is pigment applied to the face and body, traditionally by warriors before battle or by indigenous peoples for ceremonial purposes.
The term now commonly describes heavy or dramatic makeup: She put on her war-paint before the big meeting.
The figurative use suggests preparing for confrontation or competition.
Products for beautifying faces
- mascaraLash-darkening cosmetic
- eyelinerCosmetic for lid rims
- lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
- eyeshadowTinted lid cosmetic
foundation · concealer · blush · highlighter · bronzer · contour · primer · powder
Originating in a region
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- shamanIndigenous spiritual healer
- tribeSocial group sharing ancestry
ancestors · tradition · sacred · ochre · pigment · charcoal · patterns · symbols
Violently intense or aggressive
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
bravado · psychological · deterrence · confrontation · intensity · hostility · scare · daunt
Suitable for use now
- psychedSlang for excited
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
pregame · locker-room · rally · motivation · amped · fired-up · showtime
makeup
Products for beautifying faces
eyeshadow · foundation · concealer · blush · highlighter · bronzer · contour · primer · powder · gloss
indigenous
Originating in a region
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- shamanIndigenous spiritual healer
tribe · ancestors · tradition · sacred · ochre · pigment · charcoal · patterns · symbols · headdress
fierce
Violently intense or aggressive
- menacingConveying threat or danger
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
dominance · bravado · psychological · deterrence · confrontation · intensity · hostility · scare · daunt · overawe
ready
Suitable for use now
- psychedSlang for excited
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
competitive · pregame · locker-room · rally · motivation · amped · fired-up · showtime