cosmetic
/kɒzˈmetɪk/adjective
उच्चारण कॉज़्मेटिक
दिखावटी; सौंदर्य-संबंधी
Core word
- 1
improving only the outside appearance of something and not its basic character; connected with medical treatment that improves a person's appearance
दिखावटी; सौंदर्य-संबंधी
- cosmetic changes
- The repairs were merely cosmetic and did not fix the leak.
- The company made only cosmetic changes to the old design.
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- The cracks in the wall are merely cosmetic, not structural.
- A cosmetic repair cannot fix a deep problem.
Synonyms superficial surface external beautifying
Opposite fundamental
- 1
[C, usually pl.]
a substance that you put on your face or body to make it more attractive
सौंदर्य प्रसाधन
- cosmetics industry
- She bought a few cosmetics for her sister's wedding.
- The shop sells cosmetics and skin-care products.
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- She tested the new cosmetic on the back of her hand.
- Always check the ingredients in a cosmetic before using it.
Synonyms make-up beauty products
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
cosmetic (adjective) + noun
As an adjective, cosmetic means affecting only the outer appearance. It often suggests that a change is not deep or important.
Adjective के रूप में 'cosmetic' का अर्थ केवल बाहरी रूप को प्रभावित करने वाला है; यह प्रायः संकेत देता है कि परिवर्तन गहरा या महत्वपूर्ण नहीं है।
- The government made only cosmetic changes to the law.
- He had cosmetic surgery on his nose.
cosmetics (plural noun)
As a noun, cosmetic is usually used in the plural for products such as lipstick and face cream. The singular is rare.
Noun के रूप में 'cosmetic' प्रायः plural में आता है और lipstick या face cream जैसे उत्पादों के लिए प्रयुक्त होता है; singular कम प्रचलित है।
- The shop sells cosmetics and perfumes.
- She applies cosmetics before a stage show.
cosmetic vs. purely cosmetic
Add purely or merely before cosmetic to stress that nothing real has changed.
यह बताने के लिए कि कुछ वास्तविक नहीं बदला है, 'cosmetic' से पहले purely या merely जोड़ें।
- The new name for the scheme is purely cosmetic.
- Repainting the walls is merely cosmetic; the pipes still leak.
cosmetic + procedure / dentistry
In medicine, cosmetic describes treatments for appearance rather than health: cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic surgery.
चिकित्सा में 'cosmetic' उन उपचारों को बताता है जो सौंदर्य के लिए हैं, स्वास्थ्य के लिए नहीं: cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic surgery।
- Cosmetic dentistry makes teeth look whiter and straighter.
+Collocations 4
cosmetic + noun
surgerychangesdamageproductdentistryprocedure
- The dent in the car is only cosmetic damage.
adverb + cosmetic
purelymerelylargelyessentiallyentirely
- The reforms were largely cosmetic and changed little.
verb + cosmetics
applyusebuytestsellremove
- The company does not test its cosmetics on animals.
cosmetics + noun
counterindustrybagbrandshop
- She works at a cosmetics counter in a Delhi mall.
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- The scratches on the table are only cosmetic and do not affect its strength.
मेज़ पर पड़े खरोंच केवल बाहरी हैं और उसकी मज़बूती पर असर नहीं डालते।
- Radhika bought some herbal cosmetics for the wedding.
राधिका ने शादी के लिए कुछ हर्बल कॉस्मेटिक ख़रीदे।
- Critics said the new rules were cosmetic and would not reduce pollution.
आलोचकों ने कहा कि नए नियम केवल दिखावटी हैं और प्रदूषण कम नहीं करेंगे।
- Cosmetic surgery is sometimes needed after an accident.
दुर्घटना के बाद कभी-कभी cosmetic surgery की आवश्यकता पड़ती है।
- Arjun cleaned the old bike as a cosmetic job before selling it.
अर्जुन ने पुरानी बाइक बेचने से पहले उसे सजाने-सँवारने के लिए साफ़ किया।
- The brand sells cosmetics for dry and oily skin.
यह ब्रांड सूखी और तैलीय त्वचा के लिए कॉस्मेटिक बेचता है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The cosmetic of this scheme is not enough.
✓ The cosmetic changes in this scheme are not enough.
Cosmetic is an adjective and needs a noun such as changes.
'Cosmetic' adjective है और इसे 'changes' जैसे noun की ज़रूरत है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Usage: cosmetic changes are only on the surface, not real reforms.
प्रयोग में cosmetic changes केवल ऊपरी होते हैं, वास्तविक सुधार नहीं।