Australian English Meaning of emollient

emollient

Other Australian English words related to emollient

synonyms

• compassionate
• cushioning
• lenient
• merciful
• softening
• benign
• Relaxed
• mild
• easy
• gentle
• mild
• peaceful
• Serene
• sleek
• smooth
• smooth
• soothing
• tranquil
• buffering
• balmy
• Bland
• delicate
• light
• mellow
• Pacific Ocean
• placid
• quiet
• soft
• tender
• non-abrasive

antonyms

• abrasive
• Caustic
• Rough
• exquisite
• fierce
• forceful
• forced
• hard
• harsh
• intense
• powerful
• rough
• scathing
• severe
• stern
• strong
• annoying
• Rough
• rugged
• savage
• stiff
• ungentle
• rubbing
• grim
• gruff
• heavy-handed
• oppressive
• pitiless
• roughness
• Rude
• tyrannical

Definitions and Meaning of emollient in English

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.

FAQs About the word emollient

What is the Australian English meaning of the word emollient

emollient

What is the English meaning of 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

What are the synonyms of the word emollient

compassionate,cushioning,lenient,merciful,softening,benign,Relaxed,mild,easy,gentle

What are the antonyms of the word emollient

abrasive,Caustic,Rough,exquisite,fierce,forceful,forced,hard,harsh,intense