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cosmetic (enc)

Cosmetic

Noun1.cosmetic - a toiletry designed to beautify the body
depilator, epilator, depilatory - a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
highlighter - a cosmetic used to highlight the eyes or cheekbones
make-up, makeup, war paint - cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish - a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
pencil - a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face; "an eyebrow pencil"
toilet article, toiletries, toiletry - an artifact used in making your toilet
Adj.1.cosmetic - serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
nonfunctional - not having or performing a function
2.cosmetic - serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"
aesthetical, esthetic, esthetical, aesthetic - concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; "the aesthetic faculties"; "an aesthetic person"; "aesthetic feeling"; "the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success"

 

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