emollient Antonyms

Meaning of emollient

Wordnet

emollient (n)

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

Wordnet

emollient (s)

having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

Webster

emollient (a.)

Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient.

Webster

emollient (n.)

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

emollient Sentence Examples

  1. The emollient cream soothed the dry, itchy skin on my arms.
  2. I added a few drops of emollient oil to my bath water to help moisturize my skin.
  3. The emollient lotion left my skin feeling soft and smooth.
  4. The emollient ointment helped to heal the cracked skin on my heels.
  5. I applied an emollient lip balm to my lips to keep them from getting chapped.
  6. The emollient cream helped to reduce the redness and irritation on my skin.
  7. The emollient oil helped to protect my skin from the harsh winter weather.
  8. The emollient lotion helped to relieve the itching and irritation caused by eczema.
  9. The emollient ointment helped to heal the sunburn on my skin.
  10. The emollient cream helped to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on my skin.

FAQs About the word emollient

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, having a s

merciful, cushioning,softening, lenient, compassionate, serene, peaceful, buffering, benign, soothing

exquisite, severe, strong, exquisite, abrasive, scathing, intense, coarse,powerful, stern

The emollient cream soothed the dry, itchy skin on my arms.

I added a few drops of emollient oil to my bath water to help moisturize my skin.

The emollient lotion left my skin feeling soft and smooth.

The emollient ointment helped to heal the cracked skin on my heels.