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Cosmetic - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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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]
(noun)
1: a toiletry designed to beautify the body [syn: cosmetics]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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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.
First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With
head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Cosmetic : \Cos*met"ic\, n.
Any external application intended to beautify and improve the
complexion.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Cosmetic |
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IAPAM: RT @realself: Harris survey: 54% of Americans want Cosmetic makeovers, only 8% seek Botox http://bit.ly/5eB39u - Interesting but flawed |
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themadmon: RT: @bact: ที่ ม.แม่ฟ้าหลวง คณะแพทย์คือ School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine คณะเภสัช School of Cosmetic Sciences ..งบประมาณประเทศ |
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youarepretty: Buy $25 of Foot Petals and receive free Peek-A-Shoe pouch ($10 value)! While supplies last. http://dealnay.com/199147 #Cosmetic #beauty |
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