soignee

/swɑːˈnjɛ/ or /swɑːnjɛɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who has been made beautiful, often in an artificial or excessive way, typically by a hairdresser or makeup artist.

“The movie star was a stunning soignee, but some critics felt that her beauty was overdone.”

2. adjective

Beautifully made up or styled; elegant.

“She was a soignee in a designer evening gown, her hair perfectly coiffed and her makeup flawless.”

Synonyms

  • beauty
  • elegant
  • lovely

Antonyms

  • plain
  • unattractive