cosmetic
US /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/
adjective, noun Target · B2 Mua hàng & vận chuyển
Definition
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The cosmetic company will launch a new line of skin products in spring.
Word Family
NounNoun
cosmetic gốc
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
cosmetic gốc
AdverbAdv
cosmetically
Synonyms
- makeupcosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
- superficialconcerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
Collocations
- Easy cosmetic productsdescribing cosmetic products (a toiletry designed to beautify the body)
- Medium cosmetic changes to the proposaldescribing cosmetic changes to the proposal (a toiletry designed to beautify the body)
- Hard cosmetic surgery proceduredescribing cosmetic surgery procedure (a toiletry designed to beautify the body)
- Very Hard mere cosmetic exercise to placate criticsdescribing mere cosmetic exercise to placate critics (a small pond of standing water)
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