COSMETICALLY

cosmetically

(adverb) for cosmetic purposes to improve appearance; “it is used cosmetically by many women”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

cosmetically (not comparable)

In cosmetic terms; regarding appearance.

Source: Wiktionary


COSMETIC

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.

COSMETICAL

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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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