emollient

Meaning

Noun

1. Something which softens or lubricates the skin; moisturizer.
2. (figuratively) Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.

Adj

1. Moisturizing.
2. (figuratively) Soothing or mollifying.

Synonyms

softening

demulcent

ointment

cream

soothing

salving

relaxing

soften

softener

sooth

unction

unguent

chalastica

flexibilizer

mollifier

painkillers

softening agent

soft agent

softing agent

plastifier

application

macerating agent

balm

calm

lotion

moisturize

plasticizer

Translations

emolliente

émollient

demulcente

verzachtend

emoliente

emoliente

μαλακτικός

yumuşatıcı

Brechmittel

emollient

مرْهم

crème

pommade

adoucissant

μαλακτικό

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/

Etymology

From French émollient, from Latin emolliēns, present active participle of ēmolliō (“make soft”), from ex- + molliō, from mollis (“soft”).