n. Something which softens or lubricates the skin.
n. Anything soothing the mind, or that makes something more acceptable.
adj. Moisturizing.
adj. Soothing or mollifying.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient.
n. An external something or soothing application to allay irritation, soreness, etc.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Softening; making soft or supple; serving to relax the solids of anything.
n. A therapeutic agent or process which softens and relaxes living tissues, as a poultice or massage. The word was formerly applied to the so-called demulcents.
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adj. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
n. 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
Word Usage
"From what I’ve been able to glean online, it’s a hormonal thing, and no amount of soaking in emollient baths seems to make a blind bit of difference."