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cosmetic

adjective noun

Serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body

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Word length
8
Starts with
C
Ends with
C
Contains
OS
Scrabble score
14

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adjective

  1. Serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body

    “Cosmetic surgery”

adjective

  1. Serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

    “Cosmetic fenders on cars”

noun

  1. A toiletry designed to beautify the body

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Example Sentences

Cosmetic surgery
Enhansive makeup
Cosmetic fenders on cars
The buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative

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