emollient

Speech parts

1. emollient - Noun

2. emollient - Adjective

3. emollient - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient.

An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cream softening ointment demulcent salving nard oil salve balsam application soft mild dressing lubricant lenient

Show all synonyms

Antonyms

hard dangerous evil adverse damaging painful

Show all antonyms

Hypernyms

toiletry toilet articles

Hyponyms

nard lanolin spikenard cold-cream face cream hand cream

Phrases with the word

sheep emollient less emollient petroleum emollient wool emollient

Examples

Although antibiotic or anti-itch creams can cause pimples for some people, an emollient antibiotic is absolutely necessary unless you want your skin to be vulnerable to infections. Source: Internet

Acts as a w/o emulsifier, anti-static agent, emollient, softener and moisturizer. Source: Internet

Apply it to damp skin in circular motions before sealing it in with an emollient moisturizer, and your skin will be noticeably more supple and smoother. Source: Internet

Benjamin by Vee Kay International acts as an emollient and conditioning agent. Source: Internet

Acts as emollient, solubilizer, dipsersant, stabilizing agent and viscosity modifier. Source: Internet

Acts as an anti-wrinkle agent and as an emollient. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

emollescence emolliate emollience emolliently emollition emoloa