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EMOLLIENT Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word emollient. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word emollient. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EMOLLIENT

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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

Best Hypernyms For EMOLLIENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for emollient, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
toiletry
Phrases (1)
toilet articles

Alternatives for SOFTENING

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