Synonyms for

Rouge

Verb / ru:ʒ / Another word for rouge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a red powder or cream used as a cosmetic for coloring the cheeks or lips.

Synonyms & similar words

paint blusher blush makeup cosmetic lipstick paint colorant pigment tint dye stain shadow hue shade tone blusher reddener rougepot

Synonyms by register

Formal

cosmetic pigment colorant

Informal

blush cheek color makeup

Literary

crimson scarlet ruddy hue

Antonyms

pale fair light wan colorless unpainted

Common collocations

  • apply rouge
  • natural rouge
  • cream rouge
  • powder rouge
  • lip and cheek rouge
  • a touch of rouge
  • flushed with rouge

Word family

noun rouge
verb rouged
adjective rouged

Usage note

Primarily used as a noun referring to a cosmetic for the cheeks. While it can be used as a verb, it's less common in modern usage.

Example sentences

  1. She applied rouge to her cheeks before the party.
  2. He used a little bit of rouge on his lips.
  3. The actress wore too much rouge on her cheeks.
  4. She looked great with just a little bit of rouge on her face.
  5. I could tell she was wearing rouge because her cheeks were very red.

Quotes

  • "I always wear a bit of rouge, especially at night." - Dita Von Teese
  • "A woman needs a bit of rouge on her lips and in her life." - Helena Rubinstein
  • "I can't live without blush. It's what ties everything together. I feel like I look more alive with a little bit of rouge." - Kelly Rowland

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