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cosmetic
[koz-met-ik]
noun
a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
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.
adjective
serving to beautify; imparting or improving beauty, especially of the face.
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.
cosmetic
/ kɒzˈmɛtɪk /
noun
any preparation applied to the body, esp the face, with the intention of beautifying it
adjective
serving or designed to beautify the body, esp the face
having no other function than to beautify
cosmetic illustrations in a book
derogatory, designed to cover up a greater flaw or deficiency; superficial
their resignation is a cosmetic exercise
Other Word Forms
- cosmetically adverb
- anticosmetics adjective
- cosmeticology noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of cosmetic1
Example Sentences
It also owns premium perfumery and cosmetics brands ICI Paris XL and The Perfume Shop.
Savers, which sells mostly toiletries and cosmetics, but some other goods too, has also expanded in recent years.
The 20-year-old, from Tottenham, London, was part of a shoplifting gang and would clear shelves of cosmetics and perfumes while another member of her team acted as look-out, according to police.
The work came from the estate of cosmetics executive Leonard Lauder, elder scion of Estée Lauder and chairman emeritus of her beauty empire who died in June.
As a result, CBD is now commonly available in oils, creams, and cosmetic items.
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