Cosmetic - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|kɑːzˈmetɪk|
Brit.
|kɒzˈmetɪk|
noun
- a toiletry designed to beautify the body
adjective
- serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose (syn: decorative, ornamental)
cosmetic fenders on cars
- serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the bodycosmetic surgery
Extra examples
Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products.
The changes were purely cosmetic.
Use a cosmetic to hide the scar.
We're making a few cosmetic changes to the house before we sell it.
Many MPs denounced the resolution as a cosmetic exercise (=something which will look good, but have no real effect).
Are you on the diet for health or cosmetic reasons?
Cosmetic surgery is now so prevalent that it could qualify as a national epidemic.
I don't approve of cosmetic surgery.
Current translation version is made automatically.
You can suggest your own version.
Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
