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
30 January 2025
(noun) a severe dermatitis of herbivorous domestic animals attributable to photosensitivity from eating Saint John’s wort
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.