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Synonyms for cosmetic

Grammar : Adj
Spell : koz-met-ik
Phonetic Transcription : kɒzˈmɛt ɪk

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Définition of cosmetic

Origin :
  • c.1600, "art of beautifying," from Latinized form of Greek kosmetike (tekhne) "the art of dress and ornament," from fem. of kosmetikos (see cosmetic (adj.)). Meaning "a preparation for beautifying" attested from 1640s (now often cosmetics).
  • adj beautifying; relating to appearance
Example sentences :
  • Turmeric powder as a cosmetic wash for the face is also not in vogue.
  • Extract from : « Castes and Tribes of Southern India » by Edgar Thurston
  • It had been pasted, as a label, on the lid of some box of cosmetic.
  • Extract from : « The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 1 » by Elizabeth Bisland
  • It is a cosmetic which makes homeliness graceful and winning.
  • Extract from : « 'Boy Wanted' » by Nixon Waterman
  • The flypapers I bought with the intention of using the solution as a cosmetic.
  • Extract from : « Poison Romance and Poison Mysteries » by C. J. S. Thompson
  • Frank went to the table and came back with the cosmetic set.
  • Extract from : « Deadly City » by Paul W. Fairman
  • But she wore a minimum of come-hither in both her cosmetic and personality makeup.
  • Extract from : « Mate in Two Moves » by Winston Marks
  • They were all probably used for holding some ointment or cosmetic.
  • Extract from : « Discoveries among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon » by Austen H. Layard
  • It is valued as an odoriferous unguent and cosmetic by the Turks.
  • Extract from : « The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 » by Various
  • Birotteau named this cosmetic the "Double Paste of Sultans."
  • Extract from : « Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau » by Honore de Balzac
  • This cosmetic will not be less successful than my Paste or my Lotion.
  • Extract from : « Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau » by Honore de Balzac

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