cosmetic

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/kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ English

Definitions

noun

Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.
A feature existing only on the surface.

adjective

Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.“a cosmetic preparation”
External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.“Fortunately, the damage to the house was mostly cosmetic and a bit of paint covered it nicely.”

Related words

Synonyms

beauty products makeup product slap war paint decorative ornamental esthetic esthetical aesthetical aesthetic enhancive nonfunctional eyeliner make-up toiletry above-ground surficial

Associated

botox liposuction dermatology cosmetics dentistry surgery augmentation lipstick grille spoiler fragrance pesticides

Rhymes

apathetic frenetic empathetic sympathetic ascetic pathetic energetic aesthetic kinetic synthetic

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