made-up

[meyd-uhp] / ˈmeɪdˈʌp /

ADJECTIVE

invented mentally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fabricated fictional

WEAK

false imaginary make believe mythical prepared specious trumped-up unreal untrue

Antonyms

WEAK

original real true

made up

VERB

create

Synonyms

WEAK

ad-lib blend coin combine compose compound concoct construct contrive cook up devise dream up fabricate fabulize fake it fashion fictionalize fix formulate frame fuse hatch improv improvise invent join knock off make meld merge mingle mix originate play by ear prepare pretend put together ready storify trump up whip up wing it write

Antonyms

WEAK

be real disagree tell truth

VERB

comprise, constitute

Synonyms

WEAK

complete compose consist fill form furnish include make meet provide supply

Antonyms

WEAK

be real disagree tell truth

VERB

compensate, reconcile

Synonyms

WEAK

accommodate atone balance bury the hatchet come to terms compose conciliate counterbalance counterpoise countervail forgive and forget make amends make peace mend offset outweigh pacify recompense redeem redress requite set off settle shake hands

Antonyms

WEAK

be real disagree tell truth

Example Sentences

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White matter is made up of the nerve fibers that allow different parts of the brain to communicate.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

These unhealthy treats have contributed to modifying a diet usually made up of fruit, vegetables and seeds.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The task force — made up of government agencies, scientists, businesses and community members — has already started to analyze bacteria data over the last 20 years at the pier.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

This sprawling 400-acre resort, which is due to be completed later this year, will include Nobu Beach Inn, a luxury hotel made up of 17 villas.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Jimbo must have understood me, or had already made up his mind to come along willingly.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

made-up

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