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   emollient

   /ɪˈmɒlɪənt/

   adjective

   • 1. having the quality of softening or soothing the skin: "a rich emollient shampoo" Similar moisturizingpalliativebalsamicsoothingsofteningtechnical:humectantOpposite irritating
   • 2. attempting to avoid confrontation or anger; calming or conciliatory: "the president's emollient approach to differences" Similar conciliatoryconciliatingappeasingsoothingcalmingpacifyingassuagingplacatingmollifyingrelaxingpropitiatoryOpposite aggravating

   noun

   • 1. a preparation that softens the skin: "always moisturize exposed skin with an effective emollient"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin emollient- ‘making soft’, from the verb emollire, from e- (variant of ex- ‘out’) + mollis ‘soft’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. emollience noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › emollientEmollient Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EMOLLIENT is making soft or supple; also : soothing especially to the skin or mucous membrane. How to use emollient in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Emollient definition: having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance; soothing, especially to the skin. See examples of EMOLLIENT used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEMOLLIENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EMOLLIENT definition: 1. a cream or liquid that makes dry or sore skin softer or less painful 2. helping to treat dry…. Learn more.

5. www.healthline.com › health › emollientEmollient: Benefits, Types, and Uses - Healthline

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   Feb 2, 2018 · Emollients are the part of a moisturizer that keep your skin soft and smooth. What are the benefits of an emollient? Most people get dry, irritated skin from time to time,...

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEMOLLIENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An emollient is a liquid or cream which you put on your skin to make it softer or to reduce pain. [formal] Synonyms: moisturizer, oil, cream, lotion More Synonyms of emollient. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] An emollient cream makes your skin softer or reduces pain. [formal] 3. graded adjective.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEMOLLIENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ɪˈmɑː.li.ənt / uk / ɪˈmɒl.i.ənt / helping to treat dry, sore skin: an emollient cream. formal. making people calm and avoiding argument: an emollient mood / tone.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › emollientEmollient - definition of emollient by The Free Dictionary

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   Define emollient. emollient synonyms, emollient pronunciation, emollient translation, English dictionary definition of emollient. adj. 1. Softening and soothing, especially to the skin. 2. Making less harsh or abrasive; mollifying: the emollient approach of a diplomatic mediator. n.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishemollient adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of emollient adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › emollientEmollient - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    An emollient is a cream or ointment with a thick, gooey texture. When your hands are dry and cracked in the winter, you probably apply an emollient to make them softer. Emollient comes from a Latin word with the same spelling, which means “to make soft.”

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › emollient_2emollient noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of emollient noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.