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Definition of warpaint

warpaint

/ˈwɔːrˌpeɪnt/
war · paint
Plural:warpaints
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warpaint Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Paint applied to the face and body before battle or ceremonial events, historically practiced by various indigenous cultures.

Example

"The historical exhibit featured natural pigments traditionally used to create ceremonial warpaint."

2

Cosmetics or makeup, especially when applied heavily or in preparation for an important social occasion (used humorously or informally).

Example

"She joked that she needed twenty minutes to put on her warpaint before heading out to the gala."

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• Nearby Words

warning
warningly
warp
warpaint
warpath
warped
warplane

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Warpaint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/warpaint
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