About The Word Cosmetic
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Cosmetic
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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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