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ef='x-mw://lookup/ornamental/1' class='sxn xref'>ornamental

not substantive superficial //cosmetic changes

visually appealing

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

something that is cosmetic: such as
a cosmetic preparation for external use
cosmetics plural superficial features //… a poem without rhetorical cosmetics … — Guy Davenport

Other Words

Adjective

cosmetically käz-ˈme-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective

adorning beautifying decorative embellishing ornamental

Antonyms: Adjective

functional utilitarian

Examples

Adjective

//Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products.
//medical procedures that are done for cosmetic purposes
//The changes were purely cosmetic.

Noun

//Use a cosmetic to hide the scar.

First Known Use

Adjective

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1650, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective

Greek kosmētikos skilled in adornment, from kosmein to arrange, adorn, from kosmos order

cosmetic

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

serving to add beauty //changes in the original design of the building were purely cosmetic
Synonyms

adorning beautifying decorative embellishing ornamental
Related Words

alluring appealing attractive charming delightful glamorous (also glamourous) pleasing prepossessing
beauteous beautiful bonny [chiefly British] (also bonnie) comely fair gorgeous handsome lovely pretty stunning
detailed elaborate fancy ornate
Antonyms

functional utilitarian

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

as in makeup, paint
Syn
ef='x-mw://lookup/ornamental/1' class='sxn xref'>ornamental
not substantive superficial //cosmetic changes
visually appealing

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

something that is cosmetic: such as
a cosmetic preparation for external use
cosmetics plural superficial features //… a poem without rhetorical cosmetics … — Guy Davenport

Other Words

Adjective

cosmetically käz-ˈme-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective

adorning beautifying decorative embellishing ornamental

Antonyms: Adjective

functional utilitarian

Examples

Adjective

//Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products.
//medical procedures that are done for cosmetic purposes
//The changes were purely cosmetic.

Noun

//Use a cosmetic to hide the scar.

First Known Use

Adjective

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1650, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective

Greek kosmētikos skilled in adornment, from kosmein to arrange, adorn, from kosmos order

cosmetic

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

serving to add beauty //changes in the original design of the building were purely cosmetic
Synonyms

adorning beautifying decorative embellishing ornamental
Related Words

alluring appealing attractive charming delightful glamorous (also glamourous) pleasing prepossessing
beauteous beautiful bonny [chiefly British] (also bonnie) comely fair gorgeous handsome lovely pretty stunning
detailed elaborate fancy ornate
Antonyms

functional utilitarian

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

as in makeup, paint
Syn
ef='x-mw://lookup/ornamental/1' class='sxn xref'>ornamental
not substantive superficial //cosmetic changes
visually appealing

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

something that is cosmetic: such as
a cosmetic preparation for external use
cosmetics plural superficial features //… a poem without rhetorical cosmetics … — Guy Davenport

Other Words

Adjective

cosmetically käz-ˈme-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective

adorning beautifying decorative embellishing ornamental

Antonyms: Adjective

functional utilitarian

Examples

Adjective

//Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products.
//medical procedures that are done for cosmetic purposes
//The changes were purely cosmetic.

Noun

//Use a cosmetic to hide the scar.

First Known Use

Adjective

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1650, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective

Greek kosmētikos skilled in adornment, from kosmein to arrange, adorn, from kosmos order

cosmetic

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

serving to add beauty //changes in the original design of the building were purely cosmetic
Synonyms

adorning beautifying decorative embellishing ornamental
Related Words

alluring appealing attractive charming delightful glamorous (also glamourous) pleasing prepossessing
beauteous beautiful bonny [chiefly British] (also bonnie) comely fair gorgeous handsome lovely pretty stunning
detailed elaborate fancy ornate
Antonyms

functional utilitarian

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

as in makeup, paint
Syn
ef='x-mw://lookup/ornamental/1' class='sxn xref'>ornamental
not substantive superficial //cosmetic changes
visually appealing

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

something that is cosmetic: such as
a cosmetic preparation for external use
cosmetics plural superficial features //… a poem without rhetorical cosmetics … — Guy Davenport

Other Words

Adjective

cosmetically käz-ˈme-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective

adorning beautifying decorative embellishing ornamental

Antonyms: Adjective

functional utilitarian

Examples

Adjective

//Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products.
//medical procedures that are done for cosmetic purposes
//The changes were purely cosmetic.

Noun

//Use a cosmetic to hide the scar.

First Known Use

Adjective

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1650, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective

Greek kosmētikos skilled in adornment, from kosmein to arrange, adorn, from kosmos order

cosmetic

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

serving to add beauty //changes in the original design of the building were purely cosmetic
Synonyms

adorning beautifying decorative embellishing ornamental
Related Words

alluring appealing attractive charming delightful glamorous (also glamourous) pleasing prepossessing
beauteous beautiful bonny [chiefly British] (also bonnie) comely fair gorgeous handsome lovely pretty stunning
detailed elaborate fancy ornate
Antonyms

functional utilitarian

noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

as in makeup, paint
Syn