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Definitions for Cosmetic
[1] a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
[2] cosmetics, superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more impressive: The budget committee opted for cosmetics instead of a serious urban renewal plan.
[3] serving to beautify; imparting or improving beauty, especially of the face.
[4] used or done superficially to make something look better, more attractive, or more impressive: Alterations in the concert hall were only cosmetic and did nothing to improve the acoustics.
[5] any preparation applied to the body, esp the face, with the intention of beautifying it
[6] serving or designed to beautify the body, esp the face
[7] having no other function than to beautify cosmetic illustrations in a book
[8] derogatory designed to cover up a greater flaw or deficiency; superficial their resignation is a cosmetic exercise
Words related to Cosmetic
superficial, corrective, nonessential, makeup, surface, restorative, improving, painted, remedial
Words nearby Cosmetic
cosimo, cosimo i, cosine, cosla, cosm-, cosmetic, cosmetic surgery, cosmetician, cosmeticize, cosmetize, cosmetologist
Origin of Cosmetic
1595–1605; < Greek kosmētikós relating to adornment, equivalent to kosmēt(ós ) adorned, arranged (verbid of kosmeîn, derivative of kósmos order, arrangement) + -ikos -ic
Other words from Cosmetic
cos·met·i·cal·ly , adverb
an·ti·cos·met·ics , adjective
Word origin for Cosmetic
C17: from Greek kosmētikos, from kosmein to arrange, from kosmos order
Synonyms for Cosmetic
corrective, superficial, makeup, nonessential, restorative, surface, gooky, improving, painted, remedial, touching-up