About The Word Cosmetic

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Cosmetic

Cosmetic Meaning & Definition
Cosmetic Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cosmetic?

[n] a toiletry designed to beautify the body
[adj] serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"
[adj] serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cosmetic: aesthetic | aesthetical | cosmetics | decorative | enhancive | esthetic | esthetical | nonfunctional | ornamental

Related Terms | Find terms related to Cosmetic:

See Also | depilator | depilatory | epilator | highlighter | makeup | make-up | nail enamel | nail polish | nail varnish | toilet article | toiletries | toiletry | war paint

Cosmetic In Webster's Dictionary

\Cos*met"ic\ (k?z-m?t"?k), Cosmetical \Cos*met"ic*al\ (-?-kal), a. [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr. ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosm['e]tique. See {Cosmos}.] Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation. First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope.
\Cos*met"ic\, n. Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.

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