Definition of EMOLLIENT

emollient

Meanings

Plural: emollients

Noun

  • 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
  • Something which softens or lubricates the skin; moisturizer.
  • Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.

Adjective Satellite

  • having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

Adj

  • Moisturizing.
  • Soothing or mollifying.

Origin / Etymology

From French émollient, from Latin emolliēns, present active participle of ēmolliō (“make soft”), from ex- + molliō, from mollis (“soft”).

Scrabble Score: 11

emollient is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
emollient is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
emollient is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

emollient is a valid Words With Friends word