emollient
/ɪˈmɑliənt/
adjective
- Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
- This emollient cream is perfect for winter skin care.
- The lotion has an emollient effect that leaves your skin feeling smooth.
- Look for emollient ingredients like glycerin in your moisturizer.
- Figuratively, soothing or calming in manner or tone.
- Her emollient voice made the bad news easier to hear.
- The manager used an emollient approach to resolve the conflict.
- His emollient words helped ease the tension in the room.
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noun
- A cream, lotion, or other substance that softens and moisturizes the skin.
- The doctor recommended a fragrance-free emollient for the patient's eczema.
- She applied an emollient to her dry hands after washing them.
- Many lotions contain emollients like shea butter or coconut oil.
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