cosmetically
Variant of cosmetic
cosmetic
Definition
cos·metic (käz met′ik)
adjective
- beautifying or designed to beautify the complexion, hair, etc.
- for improving the appearance by the removal or correction of blemishes or deformities, esp. of the face
- of or for improving the appearance without making any basic changes, as to conceal defects, make more acceptable, etc.; also, superficial
Etymology: Gr kosmētikos, skilled in arranging < kosmein, to arrange, adorn < kosmos, order
noun
- any cosmetic preparation for the skin, hair, etc., as blusher and powder
- anything cosmetic: often used in pl.
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