cosmetically
/kɑzˈmɛtɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to improving appearance, especially with makeup or beauty treatments.
- She applied the foundation cosmetically to even out her skin tone.
- The product is designed to cosmetically hide dark circles under the eyes.
- The changes to the car were only cosmetically different; the engine was the same.
- In a way that improves the look of something without changing its basic function or structure.
- The report was cosmetically altered to make the numbers look better.
- The software update was cosmetically pleasing but didn't fix any bugs.
- They renovated the house cosmetically by painting the walls and changing the curtains.
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