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cosmetic

adjective

/kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

Meaning

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.

beautifying, enhancing, decorative, superficial

functional, practical

cosmetic surgery, cosmetic cream, cosmetic improvement

Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or...

relating to or concerning the body

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible

able to fly or moving swiftly

mocking or insulting in an indirect way