emollient

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

adjective

having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

Roots

mollismoll- · Latin · soft

Synonyms for emollient

demulcentn ointmentn softeningn creamn lotionn balmn unguentn soothingadj inunctionn lenitiven embrocationn linimentn assuasiveadj mollifyingv lanolinn

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The word emollient breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root moll-, from Latin mollis (“soft”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.