<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.</li><li>Cosmetics, superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more impressive: The budget committee opted for cosmetics instead of a serious urban renewal plan.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Serving to beautify; imparting or improving beauty, especially of the face.</li><li>Used or done superficially to make something look better, more attractive, or more impressive: Alterations in the concert hall were only cosmetic and did nothing to improve the acoustics.</li></ul>