Antonyms for cosmetic
kɒzˈmɛt ɪkcos·met·ic

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1. cosmeticadjective

   a toiletry designed to beautify the body

   Antonyms:
   functional, unaesthetic, inaesthetic

2. cosmetic, decorative, ornamentaladjective

   serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

   "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"

   Antonyms:
   functional, unaesthetic, inaesthetic

   Synonyms:
   ornamental, decorative, enhancive

3. cosmetic, enhanciveadjective

   serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body

   "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"

   Antonyms:
   functional, unaesthetic, inaesthetic

   Synonyms:
   augmentative, ornamental, decorative, enhancive

How to use cosmetic in a sentence?

1. Pavol Krúpa:

   We are still opposed to the $14.75/shr deal value - we think this still undervalues the company and it's still not enough, the increased offer is just a cosmetic change to sway some shareholder's view.

2. John Clements:

   If prescribed by an eye care professional and used as directed, most of these lenses are relatively harmless, the most devastating damage occurs when someone gets these lenses over-the-counter for cosmetic use and abuses the lens. This behavior can lead to severe eye infections that may cause blindness.

3. Laverne Cox:

   I was just enthralled, first of all, that there was this black model in the '70s who got a hair contract, who had cosmetic deals.

4. Heather Hironimus:

   To me, it's not worth it to put my son's life at risk for a cosmetic procedure.

5. Gilles Yabi:

   Ghazouani is someone who is very discreet. It could well happen that the change is not merely cosmetic.

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