cosmetic : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: cosmetic	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for cosmetic
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
cosmetic adj serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative" Synonym(s): cosmetic, decorative, ornamental serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup" Synonym(s): cosmetic, enhancive n a toiletry designed to beautify the body
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cosmetic \Cos*met"ic\, n. Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cosmetic \Cosmet"ic\ (k?z-m?t"?k), Cosmetical \Cosmet"ical\ (-?-kal), a. [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr. ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosm[82]tique. See {Cosmos}.] Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation. First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With head uncovered, the cosmetic* powers. --Pope.