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Definition of cosmetics

cosmetics

/kɑːzˈmɛtɪks/
cos · met · ics
Adverb:cosmetically
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Plural:cosmetics
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Adjective:cosmetic
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cosmetics Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Preparations and substances, such as makeup, lotions, or creams, applied to the face or body to cleanse, protect, or enhance physical appearance.

Example

"The department store has an entire floor dedicated to fragrances and cosmetics."

2

Superficial measures, features, or adjustments intended merely to improve outward appearance or conceal underlying flaws rather than address fundamental issues.

Example

"Critics argued that the new corporate policy was just a matter of cosmetics rather than genuine reform."

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• Rhymes for cosmetics

• Nearby Words

cosmetic
cosmetically
cosmetician
cosmetics
cosmetologist
cosmetology
cosmic

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived via French cosmétique and New Latin cosmeticus from the Ancient Greek kosmētikos ('skilled in adorning or arranging'), which stems from kosmos ('order' or 'adornment').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cosmetics. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cosmetics
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