First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Cosmetic — may refer to: Cosmetics, or make up, substances to enhance the beauty of the human body, apart from simple cleaning Cosmetic, an adjective describing beauty, aesthetics, or appearance, especially concerning the human body Cosmetic, a topical… … Wikipedia
cosmetic — cos‧met‧ic [kɒzˈmetɪk ǁ kɑːz ] adjective cosmetic changes are small and do not affect the most important parts of something : • Apart from a few minor cosmetic changes, the new model is basically the same as the old one. * * * Ⅰ. cosmetic UK US… … Financial and business terms
cosmetic — COSMÉTIC, Ă, cosmetici, ce, adj., subst. I. 1. adj. Care serveşte la îngrijirea feţei sau a părului. 2. s.n. cremă sau loţiune care serveşte la îngrijirea feţei sau a părului. II. 1. s.f. Arta de a îngriji în mod igienic tenul, întrebuinţând… … Dicționar Român
cosmetic — [käz met′ik] adj. [Gr kosmētikos, skilled in arranging < kosmein, to arrange, adorn < kosmos, order] 1. beautifying or designed to beautify the complexion, hair, etc. 2. for improving the appearance by the removal or correction of blemishes … English World dictionary
cosmetic — ► ADJECTIVE 1) relating to treatment intended to improve a person s appearance. 2) improving only the appearance of something. ► NOUN (cosmetics) ▪ cosmetic preparations, especially for the face. DERIVATIVES cosmetically adverb … English terms dictionary
Cosmetic — Cos*met ic, n. Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cosmetic — [adj] beautifying; relating to appearance corrective, gooky*, improving, makeup, nonessential, painted, remedial, restorative, superficial, surface, touching up; concept 579 Ant. disfiguring … New thesaurus
cosmetic — I. adjective Etymology: Greek kosmētikos skilled in adornment, from kosmein to arrange, adorn, from kosmos order Date: 1638 1. of, relating to, or making for beauty especially of the complexion ; beautifying < cosmetic salves > 2. done or made… … New Collegiate Dictionary
cosmetic — cos|met|ic [kɔzˈmetık US ka:z ] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Greek; Origin: kosmetikos skilled in decoration , from kosmein to arrange, decorate , from kosmos; COSMOS] 1.) dealing with the outside appearance rather than the important part of something … Dictionary of contemporary English
cosmetic — 1. Relating to cosmesis. 2. Relating to the use of cosmetics. * * * cos·met·ic käz met ik n a cosmetic preparation for external use cosmetic adj 1) of, relating to, or making for beauty esp. of the complexion <cosmetic salves> 2) correcting … Medical dictionary
