Definitions for cosmetic

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cosmetic cos·met·ic

Spelling: [koz-met-ik]

IPA: /kɒzˈmɛt ɪk/

Cosmetic is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 238 anagrams from letters in cosmetic (cceimost).

Definitions for cosmetic

noun

1. a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
2. cosmetics, superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more impressive:

adjective

1. serving to beautify; imparting or improving beauty, especially of the face.
2. used or done superficially to make something look better, more attractive, or more impressive:

Origin of cosmetic

1595-1605; Greek kosmētikós relating to adornment, equivalent to kosmēt(ós) adorned, arranged (verbid of kosmeîn, derivative of kósmos order, arrangement) + -ikos -ic

Examples for cosmetic

It is a cosmetic which makes homeliness graceful and winning.

Turmeric powder as a cosmetic wash for the face is also not in vogue.

She said pageant contents are just the most visible product of the cosmetic industry now at risk.

The flypapers I bought with the intention of using the solution as a cosmetic.

On second thought, maybe I will contact that cosmetic dentist.

It can lead to all types of cosmetic and functional issues down the road which are difficult if not impossible to reverse.

Frank went to the table and came back with the cosmetic set.

It had been pasted, as a label, on the lid of some box of cosmetic.

PG has been used in more than 4,000 food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products for more than 50 years.

Propylene glycol is used for a variety of industrial, cosmetic, and food production uses.