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cosmetic vs toiletry

toiletry vs cosmetic

cosmetic and toiletry both are nouns.

cosmetic is an adjective but toiletry is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cosmetic Yes Yes No No
toiletry Yes No No No
As nouns, toiletry is a hypernym of cosmetic; that is, toiletry is a word with a broader meaning than cosmetic:
  • cosmetic: a toiletry designed to beautify the body
  • toiletry: artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
Other hypernyms of cosmetic include toilet articles.
cosmetic (noun) toiletry (noun)
a toiletry designed to beautify the body artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
cosmetic (adjective) toiletry (adjective)
serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Difference between cosmetic and toiletry

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