Cosmetic

/kɒzˈmɛtɪk/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters

Definition of Cosmetic

noun

Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.
A feature existing only on the surface.

adjective

Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
"a cosmetic preparation"
External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.
"Fortunately, the damage to the house was mostly cosmetic and a bit of paint covered it nicely."

Anagrams of Cosmetic

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "cosmetic":

7-LETTER WORDS

cometic smectic

6-LETTER WORDS

cestoi comets comics comtes cosmic sitcom somite

5-LETTER WORDS

cesti cisco cites comes comet comic comte cosec coset cosie cotes emits escot items mesic+14 more

4-LETTER WORDS

cist cite come cost cote cots emic emit etic ices item mice

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "cosmetic" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

beauty productsmakeupproductslapwar paint

Rhyming Words

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