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Cosmetic: meaning, definitions and examples

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cosmetic

 

[ kɒzˈmɛtɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

related to beauty

Relating to treatment intended to restore or improve a person's appearance, especially a person's face.

Synonyms

aesthetic, reconstructive

Examples of usage

  • cosmetic surgery
  • cosmetic products
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.