Part of Speech
noun,adjective
Definition
noun
an emollient medicine, lotion, salve, etc.
adjective
having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance; soothing, especially to the skin
Origin + Etymology
from Latin emollient- ‘making soft’, from the verb emollire, from e- (variant of ex- ‘out’) + mollis ‘soft’
Synonyms
noun
- moisturizer
- cream
- oil
- ointment
- rub
- lotion
- salve
adjective
- relieving
- healing
- moisturizing
- palliative
- balsamic
- soothing
- softening
Antonyms
adjective
- abrasive
- caustic
- coarse
- hard
- harsh
- rough
- scathing
- stern
- ungentle
Examples
noun
Rose petals add a lovely fragrance and act as an emollient.
adjective
The saleswoman gave an excellent pitch for her emollient lotions.
Usage Over Time
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