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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

IMPROVING APPEARANCEB2

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.

Similar words: beautifying

Common phrases: cosmetic surgery, cosmetic products, cosmetic treatment

APPEARANCE ONLYC1

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?

Similar words: superficial, surface

Common phrases: cosmetic damage, cosmetic changes, cosmetic repairs

noun

BEAUTY PRODUCTB2

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?

Similar words: beauty product, makeup

Common phrases: a cosmetic, natural cosmetic, facial cosmetic

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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