emollient

UK
/ɪˈmɒl.i.ənt/
US
/ɪˈmɑː.l.jənt/

Translations

emollientnoun
emollients
pl
UK
/ɪˈmɒl.i.ənt/
US
/ɪˈmɑːl.i.ənt/
смягчающее средство
She applied an emollient to soothe her dry skin.
Она нанесла смягчающее средство, чтобы успокоить сухую кожу.
Synonyms
emollientadjective
more emollient
Comp.
most emollient
Super.
UK
/ɪˈmɒl.i.ənt/
US
/ɪˈmɑː.l.jənt/
The emollient cream helped soothe her dry skin.
Смягчающий крем помог успокоить её сухую кожу.

Definitions

emollientnoun
A substance that softens or soothes the skin.
She applied an emollient to her dry hands to keep them moisturized.
A preparation or product containing such a substance.
The doctor recommended using an emollient to help with the eczema.
emollientadjective
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
The emollient cream helped to soothe her dry, irritated skin.
Attempting to avoid confrontation or soothe anger.
His emollient tone helped to calm the heated discussion.