cosmetic
adjective
1. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
- cosmetic fenders on cars
Similar word(s): nonfunctional, decorative, ornamental
2. serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
- cosmetic surgery
Similar word(s): aesthetic, aesthetical, esthetic, esthetical, enhancive
Sentences with cosmetic as an adjective:
- a cosmetic preparation
- Fortunately, the damage to the house was mostly cosmetic and a bit of paint covered it nicely.