Cosmetic

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Cosmetic \Cos*met"ic\ (k?z-m?t"?k), Cosmetical \Cos*met"ic*al\
     (-?-kal), a. [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr.
     ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosm['e]tique. See {Cosmos}.]
     Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the
     complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation.
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           First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores,
           With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Cosmetic \Cos*met"ic\, n.
     Any external application intended to beautify and improve the
     complexion.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  cosmetic
       adj 1: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic
              fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian
              rather than decorative" [syn: {decorative}, {ornamental}]
       2: serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body;
          "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup" [syn: {enhancive}]
       n : a toiletry designed to beautify the body [syn: {cosmetics}]