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cosmetized

UK
/ˈkɒzmətaɪzd/
US
/ˈkɑzmətaɪzd/

Translations

cosmetizeverb

cosmetized

Past Simple

cosmetized
Past Simple
cosmetized
Past Participle
cosmetizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒzmətaɪz/
US
/ˈkɑzmətaɪz/
maquillerAu sens d’appliquer des produits cosmétiques; verbe transitif.
She decided to cosmetize her face before the big event.
Elle a décidé de se maquiller le visage avant le grand événement.
Additional translations
cosmétiserAu sens figuré: rendre quelque chose plus présentable en en masquant l’aspect réel.
Synonyms
enhance
beautify
embellish
adorn
decorate
cosmetizepast participle

cosmetized

Used attributively to describe something that has undergone cosmetic treatment or superficial improvement.
cosmétiséAu sens figuré: ayant subi une amélioration superficielle.
The cosmetized facade hid the building's structural flaws.
La façade cosmétisée cachait les défauts structurels du bâtiment.
Additional translations
maquilléSurtout pour une personne ou un visage, au sens de « maquilllé » ou « rendu plus attractif ».
Synonyms
prettified
made-over
made up
cosmetised
cosmetized
refurbished
revamped
tarted up
groomed
spruced up
beautified

Definitions

cosmetizeverb
To apply cosmetics to; to make up.
She decided to cosmetize her face before the big event.
To make something appear more attractive or acceptable, often by concealing its true nature.
The company tried to cosmetize the report to hide the financial losses.
cosmetizepast participle
Having been given a cosmetic treatment or superficial improvement; made up or prettified.
The cosmetized facade hid the building's structural flaws.
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