cosmetic

cosmetic
    adj 1: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose;
           "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were
           utilitarian rather than decorative" [syn: {cosmetic},
           {decorative}, {ornamental}]
    2: serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body;
       "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup" [syn: {cosmetic},
       {enhancive}]
    n 1: a toiletry designed to beautify the body
    

Cosmetic \Cos*met"ic\ (k?z-m?t"?k), Cosmetical \Cos*met"ic*al\
   (-?-kal), a. [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr.
   ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosm['e]tique. See {Cosmos}.]
   Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the
   complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation.
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         First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores,
         With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope.
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Cosmetic \Cos*met"ic\, n.
   Any external application intended to beautify and improve the
   complexion.
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