cosmetic
/kɑzˈmɛt.ɪk/noun, adjective3 syllables
Cosmetic means: serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body.
Synonyms for cosmetic14
adjective, as in serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
adjective, as in serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
also used for cosmetic
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What does cosmetic mean?3
adjective
1
serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body“cosmetic surgery”
2
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose“cosmetic fenders on cars”
noun
1
a toiletry designed to beautify the body
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with cosmetic?18
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Cosmetic in a sentence
- Cosmetic surgery is not covered by most insurance plans.darinmex
- The speaker believes that cosmetic industries mislead women with impossible claims.unknown
- The speaker believes that cosmetic industries always behave in an ethical way.unknown
- Cosmetic stem cell therapy is in the early stages of development.patgfisher
- Several companies currently produce cosmetic products containing extracts of animal placenta.Vanilla
- How risky do you think cosmetic surgery is?CM
- I'll turn to cosmetic surgery to redo my nose.LimeGreenTeknii
- One of the most important forms of psychiatric treatment is cosmetic surgery.Miktsoanit
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Forms of cosmetic
as a noun
- plural
- cosmetics