Synonyms of cosmetic

cosmetic 1 of 2

adjective

käz-ˈme-tik 

as in decorative

serving to add beauty

changes in the original design of the building were purely cosmetic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decorative
• ornamental
• beautiful
• lovely
• beautifying
• adorning
• gorgeous
• charming
• attractive
• embellishing
• delightful
• appealing
• glamorous
• ornate
• pleasing
• fancy
• alluring
• stunning
• handsome
• glamourous
• detailed
• elaborate
• beauteous
• pretty
• comely
• prepossessing
• fair
• bonny
• bonnie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• functional
• utilitarian

cosmetic

2 of 2

noun

as in makeup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• makeup
• paint
• coloring
• rig
• mask
• dress
• veil
• costumery
• camouflage
• visor
• outfit
• getup
• domino
• costume
• disguise
• vizor
• vizard
• guise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cosmetic

Adjective

The difference: Lip masks tend to have richer ingredients and a thicker consistency, Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, FAAD, a cosmetic and medical dermatologist specializing in facial rejuvenation at NYC & Newport Beach Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, tells SELF. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025

Related article Nip and tuck surgeries for dogs and cats are more than cosmetic. —Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025

Noun

Carney was referring to an initial $30 billion Canadian (US$21 billion) worth of retaliatory tariffs that have been applied on items like American orange juice, peanut butter, coffee, appliances, footwear, cosmetics, motorcycles and certain pulp and paper products. —Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025

Canada, Mexico and China quickly retaliated, with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saying Ottawa is setting 25% tariffs on $20.7 billion worth of U.S. imports, from orange juice to cosmetics. —Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025