noun🔗ShareAny substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup."My sister used a cosmetic to make her lips more red for her dance recital. "appearancesubstancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA feature existing only on the surface."The new paint job was a cosmetic improvement; it didn't fix any structural problems with the house. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareImparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion."a cosmetic preparation"appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareExternal or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something."Fortunately, the damage to the house was mostly cosmetic and a bit of paint covered it nicely."appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading