cosmetic
[adjective]
Synonyms: beautifying, nonessential, superficial, surface

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

cos‧met‧ic /kɒzˈmetɪk $ kɑːz-/ adjective
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Greek; Origin: kosmetikos 'skilled in decoration', from kosmein 'to arrange, decorate', from kosmos; ⇒ cosmos]

1. dealing with the outside appearance rather than the important part of something Synonym : superficial:
We’re making a few cosmetic changes to the house before we sell it.
Many MPs denounced the resolution as a cosmetic exercise (=something which will look good, but have no real effect).

2. intended to make your hair, skin, body etc look more attractive:
the cosmetic industry
cosmetic products
Are you on the diet for health or cosmetic reasons?

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

cosmetic
adj.
VERBS be
ADV. merely, purely Opponents described the reforms as a purely cosmetic exercise.
largely

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

cosmetic
noun (usually cosmetics)
ADJ. expensive | cheap
VERB + COSMETIC use, wear | apply, put on
COSMETIC + NOUN business, company, industry

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