English adjective: demulcent | |||
1. | demulcent having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||
Synonyms | emollient, salving, softening | ||
Similar | soft | ||
Antonyms | hard | ||
English noun: demulcent | |||
1. | demulcent (artifact) a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin | ||
Broader (hypernym) | medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine | ||