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Cosmetic

Kah-ZMEH-tihk

/kɑːˈzmɛtɪk/

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cosmetic

Dictionary meaning

Serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body.

Examples

  • Cosmetic surgery.
  • Cosmetic fenders on cars.

Synonyms: enhancive

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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