Cosmetic: meaning, definitions and examples
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cosmetic
[ kɒzˈmɛtɪk ]
related to beauty
Relating to treatment intended to restore or improve a person's appearance, especially a person's face.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- cosmetic surgery
- cosmetic products
beauty products
A product applied to the body, especially the face, to improve its appearance.
Synonyms
beauty products, makeup
Examples of usage
- She always carries her cosmetics with her.
- I need to buy some new cosmetics.
Translations
Translations of the word "cosmetic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cosmético
🇮🇳 कॉस्मेटिक
🇩🇪 kosmetisch
🇮🇩 kosmetik
🇺🇦 косметичний
🇵🇱 kosmetyczny
🇯🇵 化粧品 (けしょうひん)
🇫🇷 cosmétique
🇪🇸 cosmético
🇹🇷 kozmetik
🇰🇷 화장품 (hwajangpum)
🇸🇦 تجميلي
🇨🇿 kosmetický
🇸🇰 kozmetický
🇨🇳 化妆品 (huàzhuāngpǐn)
🇸🇮 kozmetika
🇮🇸 snyrtivörur
🇰🇿 косметика
🇬🇪 კოსმეტიკა
🇦🇿 kosmetik
🇲🇽 cosmético
Word origin
The word "cosmetic" originated from the Greek word "kosmetikos", meaning skilled in adornment. The use of cosmetics dates back to ancient civilizations, where various natural substances were used for beautification purposes. Over time, the cosmetic industry has evolved to include a wide range of products aimed at enhancing one's appearance.
See also: cosmic.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,365, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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