cosmetic, enhancive
(adjective) serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; “cosmetic surgery”; “enhansive makeup”
cosmetic, decorative, ornamental
(adjective) serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; “cosmetic fenders on cars”; “the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative”
cosmetic
(noun) a toiletry designed to beautify the body
Source: WordNet® 3.1
cosmetic (comparative more cosmetic, superlative most cosmetic)
Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.
cosmetic (plural cosmetics)
Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.
A feature existing only on the surface.
• (substances enhance external color or texture): beauty products, makeup, product, slap, war paint
• (substances enhance external color or texture): See also toiletry
Source: Wiktionary
Cos*met"ic (kz-mt"k), Cos*met"ic*al (--kal), a. Etym: [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr. ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosmétique. See Cosmos.]
Definition: Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation. First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. Pope.
Cos*met"ic, n.
Definition: Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
According to Guinness World Records, on 25 September 2016, the Birla Institute of Management Technology (India) in Uttar Pradesh, India, constructed the largest coffee cups pyramid consisting of 23,821 cups. They used paper takeaway coffee cups to build the pyramid.
