Definition of cosmetic Cosmetic

/kɑzmɛˈtɪk/ - [kazmetik] - cos•met•ic

We found 15 definitions of cosmetic from 7 different sources.

What does cosmetic mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: cosmetics
cosmetic - a toiletry designed to beautify the body
		toilet articles, toiletry artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
		depilator, epilator, depilatory a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
		highlighter a fluorescent marker used to mark important passages in a text
		make-up, makeup, war paint cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
		nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
Adjective
cosmetic - serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
		decorative, ornamental
		nonfunctional not having or performing a function
cosmetic - serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"
		enhancive
		aesthetical, esthetical, aesthetic, esthetic concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; "the aesthetic faculties"; "an aesthetic person"; "aesthetic feeling"; "the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success"

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Wiktionary

cosmetic (Noun)
Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e. g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.
cosmetic (Noun)
A feature existing only on the surface.
cosmetic (Adjective)
Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
cosmetic (Adjective)
External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

cosmetic (a.)
Alt. of Cosmetical
cosmetic (n.)
Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

cosmetic
A preparation, such as powder or a skin cream, designed to beautify the body by direct application.
cosmetic
Pertaining only to the surface or external appearance of something.
cosmetic
Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 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.]

Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡

cosmetic
A new face-maker. From Grk. kosmos, order, and Eng. medic, or doctor,--ordered by the doctor. (See Complexion.)

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cosmetic, noun, singular of cosmetics.

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