"cosmetic" meaning in English

See cosmetic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ [UK], /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ [US] Audio: en-us-cosmetic.ogg [US] Forms: cosmetic [positive], more cosmetic [comparative], most cosmetic [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is cosmetic, it is related to improving the beauty of something.
    Sense id: simple-cosmetic-en-adj-CIhpFoAD
  2. If something is cosmetic, it only affects the outer appearance of something.
    Sense id: simple-cosmetic-en-adj-4HvBbYzu

Noun

IPA: /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ [UK], /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ [US] Audio: en-us-cosmetic.ogg [US] Forms: cosmetic [singular], cosmetics [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A cosmetic is any substances that is applied externally to improve the color or texture of the skin
    Sense id: simple-cosmetic-en-noun-DEf1Fc~m
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