Thesaurus

cosmetic

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of cosmetic

serving to add beauty

changes in the original design of the building were purely cosmetic

Synonyms of cosmetic

adorning, beautifying, decorative, embellishing, ornamental

Words Related to cosmetic

alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, delightful, glamorous (also glamourous), pleasing, prepossessing

beauteous, beautiful, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], comely, fair, gorgeous, handsome, lovely, pretty, stunning

detailed, elaborate, fancy, ornate

Antonyms of cosmetic

functional, utilitarian

Learn More about cosmetic

See words that rhyme with cosmetic Dictionary: Definition of cosmetic Medical Dictionary: Definition of cosmetic Spanish Central: Translation of cosmetic Nglish: Translation of cosmetic for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of cosmetic for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cosmetic

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up cosmetic? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

whinge

to complain fretfully