Emollient

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɑːliənt/

Definitions of emollient

noun a substance that softens or soothes the skin

Example Sentences

A1 I use emollient cream to keep my skin soft and moisturized.

A2 She applied emollient lotion to soothe her dry, itchy skin.

B1 The pharmacist recommended an emollient for the patient's eczema.

B2 The emollient properties of the oil helped to improve the texture of her hair.

C1 The spa offers a luxurious emollient treatment for ultimate relaxation.

C2 The emollient balm was infused with natural oils to nourish the skin deeply.

adjective having the quality of softening or soothing the skin

Example Sentences

A1 She used an emollient lotion to soothe her dry skin.

A2 The emollient cream helped to moisturize his hands in the cold weather.

B1 The emollient properties of the ointment made it ideal for treating eczema.

B2 The emollient nature of the oil made it perfect for massaging into sore muscles.

C1 The emollient ingredients in the moisturizer helped to improve the texture of her skin.

C2 The emollient formula of the balm was designed to hydrate and protect the lips.

Examples of emollient in a Sentence

formal Dermatologists often recommend using an emollient to keep the skin moisturized.

informal I always use an emollient cream to keep my hands soft and smooth.

slang My grandma swears by this emollient lotion for dry skin.

figurative Kindness is like an emollient for the soul, soothing and comforting.

Grammatical Forms of emollient

past tense

emolliated

plural

emollients

comparative

more emollient

superlative

most emollient

present tense

emolliates

future tense

will emolliate

perfect tense

has emolliated

continuous tense

is emolliating

singular

emollient

positive degree

emollient

infinitive

to emolliate

gerund

emolliating

participle

emolliated

Origin and Evolution of emollient

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'emollient' originated from the Latin word 'emolliens', which is the present participle of 'emollire' meaning to soften.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the 17th century to refer to substances that soften or soothe the skin, the term 'emollient' has evolved to also describe actions or behaviors that have a calming or soothing effect.