2cosmetic adjective
1 always used before a noun : used or done in order to improve a person's appearance
▪ cosmetic creams ▪ Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products. ▪ medical procedures that are done for cosmetic purposes/reasons ▪ She says she's never had/undergone cosmetic surgery. [=surgery done to improve a person's appearance] 2 : done in order to make something look better
▪ The house just needs some paint and a few other cosmetic [=decorative] changes. 3 [more cosmetic; most cosmetic] : not important or meaningful
▪ They made a few cosmetic [=superficial] changes to the deal, but they didn't change anything of real importance. ▪ The changes were purely cosmetic.
▪ cosmetic creams ▪ Almond oil is sometimes used in cosmetic products. ▪ medical procedures that are done for cosmetic purposes/reasons ▪ She says she's never had/undergone cosmetic surgery. [=surgery done to improve a person's appearance]
▪ The house just needs some paint and a few other cosmetic [=decorative] changes.
▪ They made a few cosmetic [=superficial] changes to the deal, but they didn't change anything of real importance. ▪ The changes were purely cosmetic.
