cosmetic

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cosmetic
adj. beautifying, improving; pertaining to cosmetics
 
n. agent used to beautify the face and body (as in creams, lipstick, etc.)

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Cosmetic
Cosmetic may refer to:
  • Cosmetics, or make-up, substances to enhance the beauty of the human body, apart from simple cleaning
  • Cosmetic, an adjective describing beautyaesthetics, or appearance, especially concerning the human body
  • Cosmetic, a topical product that is not a drug
  • Cosmetic restoration, restoration work on a vehicle or building which improves its appearance rather than its functionality or structure
  • Electrotherapy (cosmetic), a variety of electrical cosmetic treatments

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cosmetic

Noun
1. a toiletry designed to beautify the body
(synonym) cosmetics
(hypernym) toiletry, toilet article, toiletries
(hyponym) depilatory, depilator, epilator

Adjective
1. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
(synonym) decorative, ornamental
(similar) nonfunctional
2. serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"
(synonym) enhancive
(similar) aesthetic, esthetic, aesthetical, esthetical


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cosmetic
příd.jm. kosmetický
 
n. kosmetika

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cosmetic
Przym. powierzchowny; kosmetyczny
 
Rzecz. kosmetyk