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cosmetic vs war paint

war paint vs cosmetic

cosmetic and war paint both are nouns.

cosmetic is an adjective but war paint is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cosmetic Yes Yes No No
war paint Yes No No No
As nouns, war paint is a hyponym of cosmetic; that is, war paint is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cosmetic:
  • cosmetic: a toiletry designed to beautify the body
  • war paint: cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
cosmetic (noun) war paint (noun)
a toiletry designed to beautify the body full ceremonial regalia
adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle
cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
cosmetic (adjective) war paint (adjective)
serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Difference between cosmetic and war paint

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