EMOLLIENT Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word emollient. (close relations)
emollients
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| softening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the process of becoming softer adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||||||
| calming | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) | ||||||
| soothing | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • affording physical relief • freeing from fear and anxiety | ||||||
| moisturizing | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
verb • make (more) humid | ||||||
| mollifying | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else • make less rigid or softer | ||||||
| cream | nounn | |||||
noun • the best people or things in a group • the part of milk containing the butterfat • toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin verb • make creamy by beating • beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight • put on cream, as on one's face or body • remove from the surface • add cream to one's coffee, for example | ||||||
| demulcent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||||||
| ointment | nounn | |||||
noun • semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation • toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin | ||||||
| salving | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||||||
