What does cosmetic mean?
Definitions for cosmetic
kɒzˈmɛt ɪkcos·met·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
cosmeticadjective
a toiletry designed to beautify the body
cosmetic, decorative, ornamentaladjective
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
"cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
cosmetic, enhanciveadjective
serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
"cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"
Wiktionary
cosmeticnoun
Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.
cosmeticnoun
A feature existing only on the surface.
cosmeticadjective
External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.
Fortunately, the damage to the house was mostly cosmetic and a bit of paint covered it nicely.
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κοσμητική (kosmetike) "the art of dress and ornament", from κοσμητής (kosmetes) "orderer, director, decorator", from κοσμέω
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cosmetic
Cosmetics are substances or products designed to enhance or alter the appearance or fragrance of the body. They typically include a broad range of materials such as lipstick, mascara, foundation, nail polish, perfume for personal care or beauty purposes. They can be applied to the face, hair, or skin. They may also be intended for use as skincare products to cleanse or protect the skin. Cosmetics can also refer to procedures that individuals undergo to modify or improve their physical appearance.
Webster Dictionary
Cosmeticadjective
alt. of Cosmetical
Cosmeticnoun
any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Cosmetic
koz-met′ik, adj. improving beauty, esp. that of the complexion.—n. a preparation for beautifying the skin and hair.—adj. Cosmet′ical.—adv. Cosmet′ically.—v.t. Cosmet′icise.—n. Cosmet′icism. [Gr. kosmētikos—kosmein—kosmos, order.]
The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
COSMETIC
A new face-maker. From Grk. _kosmos_, order, and Eng. _medic_, or doctor,--ordered by the doctor. (See Complexion.)
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cosmetic in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cosmetic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of cosmetic in a Sentence
That change is seemingly cosmetic in nature, he will still control the composition of the board.
Girls nowadays live in a culture with so much pressure to change their appearances, whether it's putting on makeup or something more extreme like cosmetic surgery.
I couldn't imagine living every day and waking up and wondering why I have the wrong organs, i just couldn't. But these folks have been, and now I understand what a relief it must be to have the organs you believe you need, and I don't see that as any way' cosmetic.'.
In Eastern Europe, a lot of people from the UK – but also people from the United States – travel to Hungary, Croatia and Turkey for everything from dental to light cosmetic surgery.
A cosmetic departure 10 weeks after this was made public will do nothing to change the culture that has operated in the dark for 30 years.
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- تجميليArabic
- козметиченBulgarian
- cosmèticCatalan, Valencian
- kosmetický, kosmetikaCzech
- kosmetiskeDanish
- Kosmetikum, Kosmetik, kosmetischGerman
- cosméticoSpanish
- لوازم آرایشی و بهداشتیPersian
- kosmetiikka, kosmeettinenFinnish
- cosmétique, cosmétiquesFrench
- अंगरागHindi
- kozmetikum, kozmetika, szépítőszer, kozmetikaiHungarian
- cosmeticoItalian
- קוֹסמֵטִיHebrew
- 化粧品Japanese
- COLORLatin
- schoonheidsmiddelDutch
- kosmetyk, powierzchownyPolish
- косметический, косметикаRussian
- kozmetikTurkish
- косметичнийUkrainian
- کاسمیٹکUrdu
- mỹ phẩmVietnamese
- jönameds, jönamed, jönamedemVolapük
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