COSMETIC
/kɒzˈmɛtɪk/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of COSMETIC
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.
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."
Examples of COSMETIC in a Sentence
- "a cosmetic preparation"
- "Fortunately, the damage to the house was mostly cosmetic and a bit of paint covered it nicely."
Word Details
Is COSMETIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COSMETIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COSMETIC uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COSMETIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | s | m | e | t | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COSMETIC
100 words from the letters in COSMETIC
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How to Use COSMETIC in Word Games
COSMETIC is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COSMETIC to find 100 additional valid words.