cosmetically

/kɑzˈmɛtɪkli/
adverb
  1. 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.
  2. 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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