- cosmetic, decorative, ornamental - serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
Antonym: functional (indirect, via nonfunctional)
- cosmetic, enhancive - serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup"
Antonyms: inaesthetic, unaesthetic (indirect, via aesthetic)
- cosmetic, cosmetics - a toiletry designed to beautify the body
--1 is a kind of toiletry, toilet article, toiletries
--1 has particulars:depilatory, depilator, epilator; highlighter; makeup, make-up, war paint; nail polish, nail enamel, nail varnish; pencil