Definition

Describing someone who is wearing a red cosmetic on their cheeks, often used to enhance their appearance.

Example

She looked stunning with her berouged cheeks at the party.

Conversation

I saw her at the party last night, and she looked so stunning with her berouged cheeks.

Really? I love when people wear makeup like that.

Yeah, it added such a nice pop of color to her face.

Totally! It makes such a difference in how someone looks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'berouged' originates from the French word 'rouge', meaning red, combined with the prefix 'be-' which is a variant of 'be-' used in some contexts to intensify or denote a state. Thus, 'berouged' refers to something that has been made red or is in a state of redness.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word 'rouge' for red, and remember that 'berouged' means to be in a state of being red.

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