cosmetic

noun
UK: /kɒzˈmetɪk/
US: /kɑːzˈmetɪk/

  1. A substance used to improve or protect your appearance.

    1. She wears cosmetic every day to feel confident about her look.
    2. The cosmetic industry is large, offering various products globally for different needs.

  2. Something that improves the appearance of a surface.

    1. The new paint job was a cosmetic change to the old building.
    2. They made cosmetic improvements to the house, like painting and landscaping, to increase its value.

Synonyms

beautifying surface corrective external makeup
cosmetic adjective

  1. Used or done to improve someone's appearance.

    1. The cosmetic surgery made her feel better about herself.
    2. The cosmetic effect of the lighting made the room feel warmer and more inviting to guests.

  2. Relating to the surface appearance of something; superficial.

    1. The repairs were only cosmetic and did not fix the underlying problem.
    2. The politician made cosmetic changes to the policy, but the core issues remained unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cosmetic" in English means: A substance used to improve or protect your appearance., Something that improves the appearance of a surface..

The phonetic transcription of "cosmetic" is /kɒzˈmetɪk/ in British English and /kɑːzˈmetɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cosmetic": beautifying, surface, corrective, external, makeup.

Example usage of "cosmetic": "She wears cosmetic every day to feel confident about her look.". More examples on the page.