Search Result for "cosmetic": pronunciation
Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. a toiletry designed to beautify the body;


ADJECTIVE (2)

1. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose;
- Example: "cosmetic fenders on cars"
- Example: "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
[syn: cosmetic, decorative, ornamental]

2. serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body;
- Example: "cosmetic surgery"
- Example: "enhansive makeup"
[syn: cosmetic, enhancive]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Cosmetic \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.
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         First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores,
         With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Cosmetic \Cos*met"ic\, n.
   Any external application intended to beautify and improve the
   complexion.
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