cosmetic
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ · UK /kɒzˈmetɪk/
cosmetic means: Used or intended to make someone's face, body, or another thing look more attractive.
adjective
Used or intended to make someone's face, body, or another thing look more attractive.
- She sells cosmetic products.
- He had cosmetic surgery on his nose.
- This cosmetic treatment makes teeth look whiter.
A change or problem that affects only how something looks, without changing anything important.
- The car has only cosmetic damage.
- They made a few cosmetic changes to the website.
- Will cosmetic repairs be enough to attract buyers?
noun
A product you put on your skin to make it look better.
- This cosmetic makes my skin look smoother.
- She buys cosmetics at the pharmacy.
- Are these cosmetics suitable for sensitive skin?
Questions about cosmetic
What does cosmetic mean?
Used or intended to make someone's face, body, or another thing look more attractive.
What is cosmetic in other languages?
Türkçe: kozmetik · Español: cosmético · Français: cosmétique · Deutsch: kosmetisch · Italiano: cosmetico · 日本語: 美容の
How do you pronounce cosmetic?
In American English /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/; in British English /kɒzˈmetɪk/.
How do you use cosmetic in a sentence?
She sells cosmetic products. He had cosmetic surgery on his nose.
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