- cosmeticize
- transitive verb (-cized; -cizing) Date: 1824 to make (something unpleasant or ugly) superficially attractive
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cosmeticize — vt. cosmetized, cosmetizing [käz met′ə sīz΄] vt. cosmeticized, cosmeticizing to make cosmetic; improve the appearance of: also cosmetize vt. cosmetized, cosmetizing … English World dictionary
cosmeticize — /koz met euh suyz /, v.t., cosmeticized, cosmeticizing. to improve superficially; cause to seem better or more attractive. Also, esp. Brit., cosmeticise. [1815 25; COSMETIC + IZE] * * * … Universalium
cosmeticize — v. cause something to be good looking on the outside (especially when it was previously ugly or unattractive) … English contemporary dictionary
cosmeticize — cos·met·i·cize … English syllables
cosmeticize — cos•met•i•cize [[t]kɒzˈmɛt əˌsaɪz[/t]] v. t. cized, ciz•ing cvb to improve superficially; cause to seem better or more attractive • Etymology: 1815–25 … From formal English to slang
cosmeticize — käzˈmed.ə̇ˌsīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: cosmetic (II) + ize : to make (something unpleasant or ugly) superficially attractive … Useful english dictionary
cosmetic, cosmeticize, and cosmetize — A cosmetic can be a preparation, such as a powder or cream applied to the skin as makeup, usually intended to beautify the human body, especially the face. Common examples are lipstick, rouge, eyeliner, and mascara. Cosmetics have also been… … Glossary of Art Terms
cos|me|tize — «KOZ muh tyz», transitive verb, tized, tiz|ing. = cosmeticize. (Cf. ↑cosmeticize) … Useful english dictionary
Donald Vining — (Benton, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1917 – January 24, 1998, New York City), gay diarist. Contents 1 Youth and Education 2 New York City 3 The Diary 4 References … Wikipedia
cosmetize — /koz mi tuyz /, v.t., cosmetized, cosmetizing. to cosmeticize. Also, esp. Brit., cosmetise. [COSMET(IC) + IZE] * * * … Universalium
