emollient
adjective | /emollient/
having a softening or soothing effect, especially on the skin; making less harsh
emollient
adjective | /emollient/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMhaving a softening or soothing effect, especially on the skin; making less harsh
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"The lotion had an emollient effect on dry, cracked hands."
"His emollient remarks calmed the tense meeting."
Mnemonic Trick
EMOLLIENT → EM + OIL — oil-like softening agent; soothes and softens.
Etymology
From Latin emollire “to soften.”
Used for substances or actions that soothe or soften.
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