| 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 | ||